Invest In Valencia

🌐 Invest in Valencia joins the international webinar: Softlanding Opportunities in Spain🌐 Yesterday, our project manager, Guillermo Sánchez Regadera, representing the official investors office of the city of Valencia, was invited to showcase Valencia’s unique advantages as a technology and innovation hub and gateway to Europe to a vibrant group of Chilean entrepreneurs.🙌 Alongside Fundación Chile-España, Lanzadera, and Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad e Innovación IVACE +i (Generalitat Valenciana) , we were thrilled to share space with SmertGroup, a Chilean company that participated last year in one of our Destination Valencia programs, tailored to cover specific needs of potential investors. 🥹 Plus, exciting news: the next Hangar360, a major Chile-Spain innovation event, will be hosted right here in Valencia! 💃🏻 Thank you, IncubaUdeC, for the invitation and all participants for their enthusiasm. Good luck with your international expansion proyects! 💪🏼 Invest in Valencia, invest in global growth! #InvestInValencia

🌟 What an outstanding #VDS2024 edition! After two dynamic days of networking, listening, and learning, this seventh edition has truly positioned VDS as a global innovation platform, with AI leading the way. Here are five standout highlights from our team 🖐: 1️⃣ Inspiring keynote speakers sharing insights on innovation, tech, and the future of startups. Kudos to Randi Zuckerberg and her guide about IA’s pros and cons 🙌 2️⃣ Engaging discussions on sustainable development and its crucial role in Valencia's ecosystem. 💡 3️⃣ An impressive showcase of emerging international talent, with startups from all over the globe. Our agenda is glowing! 🔅 4️⃣ Networking opportunities that connected investors with innovative projects right here in Valencia! 5️⃣ Our own side event, 'Beers with Invest in Valencia', where we brought together our partners, investors, and the international community to dive into why Valencia is the ideal hub for growth 🥳 . Thanks all participants for coming! 🍻 VDS’s had fully support of authorities with the presence of the Spanish Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant Ripoll; the Government Delegate, Pilar Bernabé García; Councilor for Finance, Economy and Public Administration, Ruth Merino Peña; Deputy for European Funds, Electronic Administration and Innovation of Diputación de Valencia, Juan Ramon Adsuara Monlleó, Valencia City Council, María José Catalá Verdet; Councilor for Tourism, Innovation and Investment Promotion, Paula Llobet Vilarrasa, and more. 👏 Huge congratulations to Juan Luis Hortelano, Nacho Mas, and the entire Startup Valencia team for delivering another fantastic edition of VDS! Invest in Valencia, invest in a connected future! #InvestInValencia

⏰ Tick tock, tick tock… #VDS2024 is almost here! Is your agenda all set? Whether you feel overwhelmed by the packed two-day schedule and need to chill while still catching business opportunities, or you’re just looking for a great space to chat with the Valencian Ecosystem, Invest in Valencia has your back 🤝 Join us at our side event where we will gather to discover why Valencia is the perfect city for investment and business growth 😎  🍻Beers with Invest in Valencia  🗓 October 23rd 🕓 4 PM 📍 Private Village, VDS Don’t miss this opportunity—save your spot! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dFyaC7pV Invest In Valencia, invest in a collaborative, cutting-edge ecosystem #InvestInValencia

🌍 Invest In Valencia's Softlanding Program for ICEX: Spain LATAM Scale Up 2024 🚀 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting 14 Latin American startups at La Harinera as part of ICEX’s immersion program into the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🤝 As the official Investment Attraction Office of the city of Valencia, our colleague Virginia García Romero introduced the benefits of our free #Softlanding program, which provides workspace at La Harinera and tailored services to support international investors and entrepreneurs entering the Valencian market. She also highlighted why Valencia is a thriving hub for investment and innovation, showcasing key figures and sectors of opportunities. 🎈 The session featured insights from Lucía Calabria Tasa - who presented València Innovation Capital - and Nacho Mas of Startup Valencia, who presented the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. A special thanks to ICEX and Karina Virrueta López for making this visit possible. 🙌 We’re excited to have welcomed you to our city! Ainwater, AVENFOR, Creditú, EatCloud, ELSA - Espacios Laborales Sin Acoso, Getin , Hackmetrix, Helpers, Hunty, Intelligis Technologies, Nuda, Qubik, Suncast, Vamos Pasajes | Techstars Washington DC 23 Invest in Valencia, invest in a city that makes your journey seamless from day one. #InvestInValencia

Straight form Chile with exciting news!🇨🇱 Our project manager, David Valls Manclus, was the sole representative from Spain and Europe at ProChile #EnexproTech, an event promoting high-value services in FinTech, cybersecurity, EdTech, Agrotech, and ICTs 🥳. With over 150 Chilean companies and 33 international importers, it was a powerful networking opportunity. 💼 David held 20 meetings with companies eager to connect with Valencia’s innovation ecosystem. ProChile'efforts in fostering these connections, more than 700 scheduled meetings in total, is truly impressive.🙌 Participants were welcomed at the prestigious Union Club by Aisen Etcheverry, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Claudia Sanhueza, Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, and Ignacio Fernández, General Director of ProChile. David also visited the Centro Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial and ACTI Chile, which proved highly insightful. A big thank you to ProChile for a superbly organized event and for choosing Invest in Valencia to represent our city as a key destination for investment and innovation in Spain and Europe.🥰 Invest in Valencia, invest in a global benchmark #InvestInValencia

🎉 7th edition of Nit Biotec, a night to remember!🎉 Last night, we were thrilled to attend the event organized by BIOVAL Clúster BIO Comunidad Valenciana, which brought together experts, companies, and enthusiasts around #biotechnology in an exciting format. Led by Angela Pérez, followed by a super fun duo of presenters that made us feel like in a TV show, where Biotechnology took center stage as a strategic pillar for the Valencian Community. The event had institutional support, with Manuel Rosalén Caparrós, Industry General Manager of Generalitat Valenciana, and Paula Llobet Vilarrasa, Councilor for Tourism, Innovation and Investment Attraction, opening and closing (respectively). Fernando Ibáñez Ferriol, BIOHUB VLC, received a special mention as Bioval's partner, in a night focused on innovation and progress 🤩 A highlight of the night was the Premios Bioval 2024, which were just as dynamic and fun as the rest of the event. Huge congratulations to the night's winners: 🧪 ARTHEx Biotech (Value Proposition) 🧪Cristina Vilanova, Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence, SL (Female Leadership) 🧪Alejandro Atienza Vicedo, Ajax DNA (Young Talent) 🧪Amparo Tolosa, Genotipia (Scientific Divulgation) 👏 Thank you to the organizers for a truly original and unforgettable evening with record attendance! See you next year! InvestInValencia, invest in a thriving biotech ecosystem #InvestInValencia 📷 Eva Mañez/Valencia Plaza

🌱 Renewable energies are shaping our present and future! Are you eager to discover innovative solutions for your company or community? Join today and tomorrow this dynamic meeting in Valencia that will showcase the leading projects from Spain and beyond. This event serves as an incubator for solutions, bringing together experts and visionaries in the renewable energy sector to explore new opportunities. Let’s build a sustainable future together! 🌍✨ #InvestInValencia

🌍 Bridging cultures: Stuttgart meets Valencia! 🥳 Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting 18 retail companies from #Stuttgart as part of our Destination Valencia program, specifically designed to highlight Valencia as an attractive investment hub. 🌍 Virginia García Romero, our Project Manager, led a dynamic presentation showcasing Valencia’s investment advantages, the strength of our innovative ecosystem, or the wealth of talent nurtured by our universities. Thank you to the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, Konstanze Lochner and the entire group for your engagement, insightful questions, and the fantastic exchange of ideas. It was great meeting you all 😊 🚀 Curious if Valencia is the right destination for your business? Discover our programs and services! Invest in Valencia, invest in your future #InvestInValencia Internacional Cámara Valencia

👩💻 Empowering #WomenInTech! 👩💻 In response to the challenges highlighted by our companies regarding the recruitment of female talent in technical roles, we hosted, as part of our #AFTERCARE service, our very first Invest in Valencia 'Women in Tech' Focus Group yesterday – the first of many more to come! 🤸♀ Virginia García Romero presented some of the key barriers women face globally and locally when accessing tech roles and leadership positions. Globally, women represent only 27.6% of the tech workforce (19.5% in Spain), with just 17% in senior roles. She also highlighted two critical drop-off points in the percentage of women in STEM: during the transition to university and from university to the workforce. To address these challenges, Virginia introduced five inspiring local initiatives working to break these barriers: Girls4STEM (Universitat de València), Technovation Girls Comunidad Valenciana, REDIT Innspiradoras (REDIT-Red de Institutos Tecnológicos de la Comunitat Valenciana), STEM TALENT GIRL Valencia, and the Emplea Program (Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), which was personally presented by Malak Kubessi Perez – thanks for joining us! The session sparked an incredibly insightful discussion among participants from our Aftercare Program companies, including Deutsche Telekom, Apex Group Ltd, Siemens Mobility, MaxLinear, PowerCo, and Cloudia Research y Academy. They openly shared their challenges in attracting female tech talent and leadership, brainstormed brilliant ideas, and committed to actions to tackle these issues. 🙌💡 A huge thank you to all participants for your contributions and commitment! Special thanks to Virginia Poveda and CaixaBank for hosting us. 🎉 This productive session was expertly organized by our colleague David Valls Manclus, and we can't wait to see you at the next one! 🌟 Invest in Valencia, invest in equality talent. #InvestInValencia 

🌸 Today in Valencia we celebrate San Donís: Valencia’s Sweetest Tradition! 🌸 October 9th isn't just Valencia's regional day—it’s also our very own version of Valentine’s Day, San Donís! 💖 On this day, it’s tradition for couples to exchange “mocadorà”—beautiful marzipan sweet shaped like fruits and vegetables, wrapped in a silk scarf (mocador), a custom dating back to the 18th century. The colorful treats symbolize love, celebration, and the rich history of Valencia. If you're in Valencia, don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in this local tradition—it’s as sweet as it sounds! Whether you're celebrating with your partner, friends, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, it’s a perfect way to experience a slice of Valencian culture. Invest in Valencia, invest in culture that connects #InvestInValencia ( 📷 Visit Valencia)