Technology centers play a fundamental role in promoting innovation, technological development and the competitiveness of companies, thus contributing to economic growth and technological progress in Galicia.

The Galician Intersectoral Technology Alliance (Atiga) was created ten years ago at the initiative of Aimen, Anfaco-Cecopesca and the Galician Automotive Technology Center (Ctag). Subsequently, Gradiant was integrated in 2013 and EnergyLab and the Instituto Tecnolóxico de Galicia (ITG), at the beginning of 2015. The latest incorporation has been Cetim, so that the alliance includes the seven Galician technology centers of a statewide nature.

Some of its key functions include: 

• Research and development (R&D). Galicia's technology centers carry out research and technological development projects in various areas, such as industry, agriculture, health, energy and environmental sustainability.
• Technology transfer. They facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technologies between research and companies, helping them to apply technological advances in their products and processes.
• Support for business innovation. They offer advisory services and support to companies in identifying innovation opportunities, managing intellectual property and seeking financing for R&D projects.
• Education and training. They organize training programs for professionals and companies, with the aim of improving their technical and technological skills.
• Prototype development and validation. They assist companies in the prototyping and validation of new technologies and products, which facilitates the introduction of innovations in the market.
• Internationalization support. They collaborate in the internationalization of companies, providing information on foreign markets, international regulations and collaboration opportunities.
• Technology Watch. They track technology trends and market analysis to help companies make informed decisions about their innovation strategies.
• Collaboration in European projects. They participate in research and development projects financed by the European Union, which allows Galician companies to access international innovation and financing networks.

Capabilities and sectors

The high capacities of the seven technology centers that make up Atiga allow us to offer solutions in a wide range of sectors: agro-marine-food, energy, forestry, naval, automotive, textile, tourism...

AIMEN Technology Center is a reference in R&D and technological services in the field of materials and advanced manufacturing technologies, especially joining technologies and laser technologies applied to materials processing and robotics. It is present in the main sectors of industrial activity.

Anfaco-Cecopesca is the benchmark technology center for the marine and food sector, developing national and international R&D&I projects, innovating in products and services and transferring advanced technological solutions to the industry.

The Centro Tecnológico de Investigación Multisectorial (CETIM) offers technological projects and services creating economic and social value, in areas such as advanced materials, eco-bio technologies, digital industry or technological services.

The Galician Automotive Technology Center (CTAG) is an entity created to offer advanced solutions to the automotive industry, supporting companies in their modernization and adaptation to new technologies, through the promotion of research, development and technological innovation.

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Technology Center (EnergyLab) is a national and international reference center specialized in innovative projects in the environmental field, whose mission is to develop and disseminate technologies, products and consumption habits that optimize energy efficiency and sustainability in the industrial, tertiary and transportation sectors and in society in general.

The Galician Telecommunications Technology Center (Gradiant) is positioned as a key partner oriented to the needs of industry in the field of telecommunications, providing innovative solutions in technologies for security and privacy; multimedia signal processing; biometrics and data analytics; internet of things and advanced communication systems.

Finally, the Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia (ITG) aims to improve the competitive capacity of companies, organizations and professionals from different strategic sectors, facilitating their access to research activities in four interrelated areas of knowledge: sensorics and communications, ICT, energy and sustainable construction.