From using technology to producing it
The strategy stems from a familiar diagnosis, yet one that has rarely been addressed structurally: Spain possesses a solid scientific base, but has faced difficulties in bringing that knowledge to the market. Deep tech —advanced AI, biotechnology, robotics, quantum computing, or new materials— requires long timeframes, intensive capital, and coordination that goes beyond traditional entrepreneurship.
The approach changes the framework: it is not just about creating companies, but about building an ecosystem capable of sustaining complex technologies from the laboratory to their real-world application.
Science, business, and investment: the triangle to be activated
One of the pillars of the strategy is to strengthen the connection between researchers, companies, and specialized investors. The focus falls on scientific and technical profiles —doctors, engineers, research teams— who lead projects with high technological barriers to entry.
The ambition is clear: that deep tech does not remain in isolated spin-offs, but rather acts as an engine for modernizing the industrial fabric, raising productivity, competitiveness, and technological sovereignty.
A more stable framework for complex technologies
Unlike policies focused on short cycles, the National Deep Tech Strategy recognizes that this type of innovation requires regulatory stability, specific financial instruments, and adequate infrastructure. The goal is to bridge the gap between research and the market and to generate predictable conditions for projects that require years of development and validation.
This aligns Spain with a broader European trend: betting on deep technologies as the foundation for long-term growth.
