SENNA

Spanish Startups Gain Momentum Through Regional Alliance

Madrid, November 27, 2025 - A new interregional partnership is accelerating the growth of startups across northern and eastern Spain, as the country seeks to foster a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The CEIN Startup Day event and the TechFabLab program, part of Spain's Recovery Plan, have served as catalysts, bringing together startups and investors from six autonomous communities - Aragon, Cantabria, La Rioja, Catalonia, Valencia, and Navarre. While these regions share common challenges around funding, talent, and digitalization, they are each activating tailored solutions to support their unique business environments.

"Aragon is a dynamic region, even more so with the announcement of several multi-million euro technology, agri-food, and automotive projects, which will drive growth in the broader business community," said Daniel Rey, Managing Director of the Aragon Institute for Promotion. Aragon's entrepreneurial activity may lag the national average, but its startup consolidation rate is higher, with a particularly vibrant rural entrepreneurship scene.

The key, according to Rey, is providing sustained support beyond the initial startup phase: "We need to make it easier for entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground, with not just financial backing but also mentorship and other resources."

Across the regions, a common agenda is emerging - deeper interregional collaboration, stronger networks, and more opportunities for startups to scale and retain local talent. Industry experts say this coordinated approach is crucial, as Spain seeks to position itself as an attractive destination for innovative companies.

"The regions are building a diverse but unified entrepreneurial landscape, tapping into their unique strengths," said a senior executive at GI Partners, a global investment firm with a growing presence in Spain. "By working together, they can create a more compelling value proposition for startups and investors alike."

The TechFabLab program, which provides digital entrepreneurship training and access to shared resources, is seen as a prime example of this collaborative model. Participants from the six regions are sharing best practices and developing cross-border initiatives to support their startup communities.

As Spain's economic recovery gathers pace, the country's policymakers and business leaders are increasingly focused on fostering a thriving startup ecosystem - one that can harness the country's regional diversity and drive sustainable, innovation-led growth in the years ahead.