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Invest in Valencia: your local partner in the Valencian business ecosystem
Valencia offers you a prosperous, innovative environment and an unparalleled quality of life to grow your investments.
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Discover why Valencia is the ideal destination to develop your business. We offer a personalized service to thoroughly explore the city's economic, social, and cultural ecosystem.

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We accompany you every step of the way. At Invest in Valencia, we ensure a smooth, agile, and effective integration into the local ecosystem. A strategic starting point to accelerate the growth of your business in a key innovation hub in Europe.

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Why Valencia

10 Reasons to Invest in Valencia

With a strategic location in the Mediterranean, a business-friendly environment, and exceptional quality of life, Valencia is the ideal destination for your investments.

Strategic location in the Mediterranean

Premier logistics hub with global connectivity

A dynamic economy driven by key sectors

Internationally recognized innovation, design, and sustainability

Highly skilled talent ready to innovate

A collaborative ecosystem open to global investment

Cutting-edge innovation hub on the global stage

Established business hub with a strong technological focus

Institutions dedicated to fostering business growth

Exceptional quality of life in a healthy and open city

Location
LocationStrategic location in the Mediterranean
Logistical hub
Logistical hubAn excellence logistical hub with global reach and connectivity
Economy
EconomyA dynamic economy driven by key sectors
Innovation, design, and sustainability recognized internationally
Talent
TalentA skilled workforce ready to innovate
Ecosystem
EcosystemA collaborative ecosystem open to global investment
A hub of innovation at the international forefront
A consolidated business hub with a strong technological component
Institutions
InstitutionsCommitted to business growth
Quality
QualityExceptional quality of life in a healthy and open city.
INVEST IN Valencia

Strategic Sectors

Key sectors for your investment

Technology

Wellbeing and health

Renewable energy

Smart City

Creative industries

Logistics

Aerospace

Semiconductors

Emergency, Security & Defense

GovTech

AgroTech

UrbanTech

Innovation Ecosystem

Valencia: A Leading Innovation Hub in Europe

Valencia stands out as a key European hub for innovation, seamlessly integrating talent, technology, and collaboration. With cutting-edge tech hubs, specialized accelerators, and visionary investors, the city fosters a future-oriented business environment.

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TESTIMONIALS

Our Success Stories

Invest in Valencia helped us a lot in finding the right place to set up the office and also in how to recruit here.
Alejandra Corona - APEX
They supported me and my company from day one.
Yash Bagal - Spectral
They helped us establish new connections, start new collaborations, and work alongside some people from the Valencia ecosystem.
Paula Martí - Deimos
They really know the city and the environment here.
Jorge Hernández - Siemens
Without them, we wouldn't have been able to connect with the ecosystem in the way we have.
Ferran Pla Cardona - CDTM
They helped me a lot in creating local contacts and connecting us with the Lanzadera startup incubator.
Pim Hollander - Onda F.C.

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Technology

Innovation and Technological Talent for Your Company’s Future 

The Valencian tech sector is renowned for its ability to train and attract talent. Each year, over 3,500 engineers and developers graduate in the region, supported by world-class institutions like the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), ranked as Spain’s top polytechnic and home to the Ciudad Politécnica de la Innovación, a major R&D hub. 

The region boasts a robust technological network organized under the Network of Technological Institutes of the Valencian Community (REDIT), which comprises 11 essential centers driving regional competitiveness and innovation with over 1,000 R&D projects annually. 

Moreover, Valencia’s startup ecosystem is one of Spain’s most vibrant, hosting over 1,500 startups (1,250+ in Valencia) and 1,780 related organizations. Key players like Startup Valencia and accelerators such as Lanzadera play pivotal roles in fostering growth for these emerging companies. Valencia has cemented its position as a leading tech hub, attracting substantial investments and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and the development of cutting-edge solutions. 

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Wellbeing and Health

Valencian Biotech and Agrotech: Tradition, Technology, and Sustainability 

Valencia excels in biotechnology and agrotech, combining tradition with innovation in strategic sectors. In biotech, the city is Spain’s fifth-largest hub, hosting 8.62% of the nation’s companies in the field. Its ecosystem encompasses established firms and startups supported by research networks like the Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe (CIPF), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), and Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV). Clusters such as BIOVAL and BIOHUB VLC drive collaboration between companies, universities, and innovation centers, while institutions like the UPV produce top talent and enhance the region’s competitiveness. Notable areas of expertise include genetics (IMEGEN), assisted fertility (IVI-RMA), and advanced therapies (ARTHEx Biotech), solidifying Valencia as a leader in biomedicine and medical technologies. 

In agrotech, the Valencian Community integrates cutting-edge technology into a region steeped in agricultural tradition. As one of Europe’s top horticultural producers and a leader in organic farming, the region embraces sustainability and efficiency through precision agriculture and artificial intelligence. Research centers like AINIA and the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) lead efforts in food safety, plant biotechnology, and crop improvement. Initiatives like AgroTechUV and clusters such as KM ZERO foster collaboration between businesses and universities, making Valencia an attractive hub for transforming the agri-food and biotech industries. 

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Renewable Energy

A Green Platform for the Future of Renewable Energy 

Valencia stands out as a Mediterranean leader in renewable energy. With an investment-friendly ecosystem, the city boasts a robust regulatory framework that supports sustainable development and the adoption of clean technologies. Its diverse renewable resources—including solar, wind, and biomass energy—paired with constant innovation in emerging fields like green hydrogen and biogas, create a strategic environment for business growth. 

Key initiatives include the Wind Energy Plan of the Valencian Community and the Valencian Biogas Route, as well as the development of energy communities promoting decentralization and citizen participation in energy production. 

Recognized as the European Green Capital 2024, Valencia is not only known for progressive policies but also as a hub for collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Renowned events attract industry experts and key players, solidifying its position as a nexus for innovation and sustainability. 

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Smart City

A Space to Build the Future: Europe’s First Urban Sandbox 

Valencia has emerged as a European leader in smart cities, becoming Spain’s first fully integrated urban center using open standards like Fiware. This platform enables real-time monitoring and management of key city functions such as traffic, energy usage, and emergency services, enhancing sustainability and resource optimization. Tools like Urban Pulse and the App Valencia foster citizen engagement by providing real-time solutions for mobility and urban issues. 

The city also excels as a smart tourism destination, pioneering sustainable transport initiatives, diversified routes, and inclusive technologies like Navilens for visually impaired users. With Europe’s first urban sandbox, Valencia serves as a living lab for global companies to develop and implement innovative solutions, significantly enhancing urban quality of life. 

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Creative Industries

Gaming, Music, and Design: Valencia’s Creative Revolution 

Valencia has established itself as a hub of creativity and innovation, bolstering sectors like gaming, music, and digital design. With cutting-edge infrastructure and a vibrant community of tech and artistic talent, the city attracts global business leaders and startups.

This ecosystem thrives thanks to institutions like ESAT and Universal Arts, pioneers in gaming education, and the prestigious Berklee College of Music, which brings an international dimension to music and fosters groundbreaking artistic proposals. 

Valencia’s creative ecosystem benefits from strong institutional support and global networks that facilitate innovative projects. Initiatives like Valencia Game City and OWN Valencia, Spain’s largest gaming festival, highlight the sector’s dynamism.

Collaboration among educational institutions, entrepreneurs, and businesses accelerates innovation and strengthens Valencia’s appeal as a destination for foreign investment. With global market access and abundant coworking options, Valencia stands as a leading choice for those seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative creative environment. 

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Logistics

Innovation and Connectivity at the Logistics Core of the Mediterranean 

Valencia solidifies its position as a strategic logistics hub, vital for global trade, thanks to its privileged Mediterranean location and advanced infrastructure network. The Port of Valencia, a Mediterranean leader and among Europe’s top four ports, provides fast and efficient connections to international markets, making it a cornerstone of maritime commerce.

Its ambitious sustainability goals, including plans to achieve carbon neutrality, reflect its commitment to green logistics. The recent development of the Logistics Activities Zone (ZAL) enhances its ability to attract businesses seeking advanced and strategic logistics solutions. 

Valencia’s connectivity combines a robust intermodal network of dry ports, rail links, high-capacity highways, and a continuously expanding international airport. This logistical ecosystem, complemented by well-developed industrial zones, optimizes supply chains and enhances the competitiveness of companies operating in the region.

The city also benefits from a tech-forward ecosystem that drives innovation and efficiency, establishing itself as a reference point for businesses seeking privileged access to European, North African, and Middle Eastern markets. With these strengths, Valencia reaffirms its leadership in logistics innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity. 

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Aerospace

The Aerospace Sector Takes Off in the Valencian Community 

The aerospace sector in the Valencian Community is becoming a strategic hub, supported by effective collaboration between institutions, companies, and research centers. Initiatives such as Espai Aero, the first regional aerospace association, and the Valencian Space Consortium (VSC) enable the region’s active participation in national and European projects, including the PERTE Aerospace, driving innovation and technological development. 

Key players like PLD Space, a European pioneer in reusable rockets for satellite launches, showcase the forefront of this growing industry. The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) plays a crucial role, producing specialized aeronautical engineers and spearheading advanced research, such as in its European High-Power Radiofrequency Laboratory in collaboration with the ESA.

Expansion in key areas such as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and UAV/drone applications further solidifies the Valencian Community as an emerging leader in aerospace. 

This ecosystem, enriched by qualified talent, renowned universities, and innovative companies, creates a unique environment fostering industrial and technological growth while attracting national and international investments.

The Valencian Community is firmly advancing toward its consolidation as a key global player in the aerospace industry. 

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Semiconductors

Semiconductors in Valencia: Leading the Future 

Valencia’s semiconductor sector stands out as a national and international benchmark, supported by a robust industrial ecosystem and a high concentration of specialized talent.

The Valencia Silicon Cluster (VaSiC), comprising leading microelectronics and photonics companies, drives strategic collaboration, investment attraction, and the development of impactful technological projects.

Valencia accounts for over 50% of Spain’s semiconductor engineering jobs and hosts major multinationals such as MaxLinear, Analog Devices, ams Osram, Bosch, VLC Photonics/Hitachi, and Ipronics, solidifying its reputation as a hub for the sector. 

The commitment to innovation and talent development is evident in initiatives such as the creation of three new university chairs: Advanced Materials (UV), Photonic Chips (UPV), and Microelectronic Design (UPV). The recently established International Semiconductor Campus further enhances advanced technical capabilities and promotes cutting-edge research.

This ecosystem, integral to the PERTE for semiconductors, combines educational excellence with a business-friendly environment, positioning Valencia as a prime destination for technological company expansion in the semiconductor sector across Europe. 

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Emergency, Security and Defense

Technology, resilience and protection from Valencia to the world

Valencia is consolidating its position as a strategic hub for emergency management, security and defense, driven by its technological capabilities, proven experience in risk management and a strong commitment to innovation applied to the protection of people, infrastructure and territories.

The city combines technical expertise, specialised talent and a supportive institutional environment for the development of advanced solutions in integrated security, civil protection and dual-use technologies.

Within this framework, projects are being developed to improve urban quality of life, through technologies that strengthen public safety, optimise the management of critical infrastructure and enable more efficient responses to risk situations.

These initiatives integrate data analytics, smart sensors and advanced coordination systems, contributing to safer, more sustainable and more resilient urban environments.

Valencia’s ecosystem stands out for the presence of technology companies, engineering firms, startups and research centres specialising in areas such as cybersecurity, emergency response systems, critical infrastructure monitoring, advanced logistics and simulation and predictive technologies.

Of particular relevance is the development of solutions designed to anticipate natural disasters, through predictive models, early warning systems and planning tools that help minimise impacts and improve response capacity.

This dynamic is further reinforced by close collaboration between public administrations, the private sector and the scientific community, facilitating pilot projects, testing environments and international strategic partnerships.

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GovTech

Public innovation and technology shaping the cities of the future

Valencia is positioning itself as a leading environment for the development of GovTech solutions, driving the digital transformation of the public sector through close collaboration between public administrations, technology companies and startups. The city combines a strong innovation-driven mindset with a mature technological ecosystem capable of designing and scaling solutions that improve public service efficiency and the relationship between institutions and citizens.

Within this framework, projects are being developed to modernise public management and enhance urban quality of life, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, process automation and digital platforms. These initiatives enable more agile, transparent and data-driven decision-making, while delivering public services that are more accessible, personalised and efficient.

Valencia’s GovTech ecosystem stands out for the presence of startups, technology SMEs, large system integrators, universities and research centres specialising in areas such as e-government, system interoperability, cybersecurity, smart territory management and smart city solutions. The city also acts as an urban living lab, facilitating pilot projects and real-world testing environments.

Public–private collaboration plays a key role in advancing these initiatives, creating opportunities for investment and for the international scaling of GovTech solutions with high growth and export potential.

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AgroTech

Technological innovation for sustainable and competitive agriculture

Valencia positions itself as a benchmark in the development of Agrotech solutions, combining its agricultural tradition with a strong commitment to technological innovation applied to the agri-food sector.

The city and its surrounding area concentrate talent, knowledge and capabilities to drive a more efficient, sustainable and internationally oriented agriculture.

Valencia’s Agrotech ecosystem stands out for the presence of technology companies, startups, cooperatives, research centres and universities specialising in areas such as precision agriculture, plant biotechnology, efficient water management, food traceability and the digitalisation of the agri-food value chain.

This network fosters knowledge transfer and the rapid adoption of innovations in real-world environments.

Collaboration between the public sector, the business community and the scientific ecosystem drives pilot projects, experimentation platforms and scalable solutions with strong internationalisation potential, reinforcing the competitiveness of the Valencian agri-food system.

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UrbanTech

Technology for more sustainable, connected and liveable cities

The city combines a strategic vision for urban development with a dynamic technological ecosystem focused on improving citizens’ quality of life and the efficiency of urban services.

Within this framework, projects are being developed around sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, smart territory management and the digitalisation of urban services, using technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital platforms.

These solutions enable more connected, resilient cities that are better prepared to address urban growth and climate change challenges.

Collaboration between public administrations, the private sector and the scientific community turns Valencia into an urban living lab, enabling pilot projects, real-world testing environments and the scaling of solutions with strong international replication potential.