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Canary Islands: Hollywood’s newest muse, as seen by the Financial Times

Canary Islands emerge as cinematic powerhouse: a cut above competitors In an insightful revelation by the Financial Times, the Canary Islands have firmly established themselves as a premier destination for the film and audiovisual industry. This trend, highlighted by international…

Top 8 Neighbourhoods to Live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Canary Islands, boasts one of the best climates in the world With a prime location near the Tropic of Cancer and cooled by Atlantic trade winds, the…

Canary Islands Startup Revolutionises Construction with 3D Printing, Robotics, and AI

A groundbreaking shift in the construction industry is emerging from the Canary Islands, where the innovative startup Evolution Construction System (Evocons) has successfully “printed” its first building using cutting-edge 3D printing technology at the Arinaga Industrial Estate. Founded just over…

Gran Canaria to Host Wave Tank for Scaled Testing of Marine Renewable Energy

The Port of Arinaga, in Gran Canaria, is set to become home to Spain’s second wave tank, a critical facility for testing scaled prototypes of marine renewable energy technologies. This 400-square-metre pool will allow these prototypes to be subjected to…

18 International Companies Express Interest in Expanding Operations in the Canary Islands Following SEMICON WEST Event

Proexca, under the direction of the Government of the Canary Islands, attended the prestigious SEMICON WEST international trade fair in San Francisco. The delegation comprised public institutions and private enterprises, aiming to bolster the Canary Islands’ microelectronics ecosystem and attract…

The Aerospace Sector Continues to Flourish in the Canary Islands

The Transient Survey Telescope (TST), a robotic telescope funded through a public-private partnership in the Canary Islands, has commenced its observations at the Teide Observatory in Tenerife. This scientific installation, developed locally through a collaboration between the Instituto de Astrofísica…

The Canary Islands Emphasise the Importance of Data Management at the Data Management Summit Tour

As part of the prestigious international event, Data Management Summit PA Spain 2024, the Data Management Summit Tour was held last May in Gran Canaria. At this event, Proexca – Canary Island’s Government showcased its data management strategies. Daniel Hernández,…

The Canary Islands Support Semiconductors and Microelectronics at SEMICON WEST, San Francisco

Proexca, under the management of the Government of the Canary Islands, joined a delegation of public institutions and private companies at SEMICON WEST to support the Canary Islands’ microelectronics ecosystem and promote their value proposition Proexca, the Canary Islands Agency…

Canary Islands: A Magnet for Defence Technology Companies

The Canary Islands are actively attracting investments due to their attractive fiscal incentives. Companies like Arquimea and Ghenova have chosen the archipelago to establish research centres and launch innovative products The framework of tax incentives and retroactive tax programmes makes…

2 Cities in Canarias, Ranked Among the Top 500 Cities Globally for Startups and Among the Top 10 in Spain

Canarias have recently become a hub for emerging firms in sectors like animation and video games. Moreover, the islands have succeeded in placing their two major cities, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, among the 500…

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