«If you are not, we live in a world where you are not. And because we are an innovative ecosystem, we will try to be.». With these words, SPTCV CEO, Anthony Rhodespresented yesterday Valencia Innovative Ecosystem (Valencian Innovative Ecosystem -VIE) platformAn initiative made possible thanks to the collaboration of the most relevant representatives of the Valencian innovative ecosystem, such as science and technology parks, CEEIs, REDIT, AlicanTEC, Startup Valencia and technology associations such as Xarxatec, FEMPA, Valencia Activa and District. Digital, the center promoted by the Generalitat Valenciana through the Ministry of Innovation, among others.
this The sandbox of the Valencia Innovative Ecosystem It has the purpose of bringing together the large entrepreneurial, technological and innovation network of the community in one place and providing its international promotion thanks to the fact that it was developed in the Dealroom, world reference in interconnected ecosystem platforms.
Antonio Rodes, who has a place with these characteristics, This is another step forward when it comes to highlighting and making visible the current innovation proposition in the Valencia region. because “only good supply creates demand”. It is a palpably innovative and technological proposition, as it has 1,036 registered startups on the first day of its launch, as detailed by the platform.
That’s why he encouraged all innovative companies in the Valencia Community to join this initiative, Make technology dynamic and alive “as it is everyone’s project that needs to be constantly processed” to promote a modern economic model that can be transferred to the rest of the Community.
“Innovation must penetrate the traditional economy, which is very strong. We have the highest investment risk ratio and audacity in the entire peninsula. “If we innovate our fabric, we will be more productive, which will help us improve salaries, per capita income and ultimately reduce inequalities.”
Shown on the same line Sonia Tirado, Managing Director of Innovationwho emphasizedWe live in a complex era characterized by the digital transition, the green transition and the social transition, affecting areas such as climate change or access to energy, which pose key challenges to well-being.». As such, it has chosen to “promote a technological and innovative economic ecosystem that ultimately has an impact on the well-being of our society as a whole, people individually, our democracy, and the economic development of our companies and our environment.”
In order to achieve these goals, Sonia Tirado was created by the Botànic government in a own Valencia innovation ecosystem, This allows to overcome the limitations of the previous economic model. A model supported by an excellent network of universities, technology centers, science parks, innovative associations…
“Things don’t happen by accident and we’ve seen a surge and commitment from Botànic. Innovation support that allows investment in companies, technology centers, universities and the creation of their own technology cluster it didn’t exist a few years ago, and it’s based on startups and larger tech companies in our region».
platform Valencia Innovative Ecosystem, Innovation General Manager continued, It is a field where opportunities are generated. and companies can create synergies with investors, workers and even public administrations.
Much more than a virtual showcase
He talked about these possibilities. Mayte Vano, Communications Director Digital Zone Valencia Community, reminding of its existence 1,036 startups registered on the platform It has been made possible thanks to the joint work and coordination of the most relevant representatives of the Valencia innovative ecosystem.
Regarding the platform, he stressed that VIE creates a collaborative environment, inclusive and open access database, providing the most detailed view of the Valencia Community’s technological sector. In addition, and thanks to its technology deal room“It allows its members to leverage each other in terms of data and information, making it a collaborative network of local ecosystems.”
In addition, Mayte Vañó pointed out that being on this platform will enable the Valencia innovative ecosystem.or appear in international rankings Thanks to the fact that the Dealroom has become an international benchmark, it “has facilitated the emergence of the Valencia Community center in international research and reports. They can be used by journalists and media outlets around the world, increasing our visibility and reach.”
In this sense, in addition to cataloging each startup, the platform’s database is also designed to support founders and startups at every stage of their growth journey. Thus, and in addition to gaining significant visibility It is also possible to communicate with investors, identify government agencies, search for jobs or hire professionals within the global venture ecosystem…
Because of these functions, he thought that the profiles that could benefit most from the information available on the platform were those such as investors, accelerators, and startups.
Round table with platform riser
The meeting also included a roundtable meeting attended by representatives of some agencies that supported the creation of the platform. In particular, the moderator of this dialogue Antonio Sanchez (Alicantec) and joined Pablo Rojo (CEEI Valencia); Sergio Roman (Science Park) HMU); Karina Virrueta (Start Valencia); Esteban Pelayo (Alicante Science Park) and José Antonio Bautista López –(Hiberus / Xarxatec).
At the roundtable, all participants agreed on the need to have a space to collect all the information about the Valencian Community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and coordinate as all these documents have been scattered across different platforms so far.
Valencia Innovative Ecosystem will help improve internal, regional and international cooperationis the key to achieving an innovative ecosystem, as agreed by the participants. While Pablo Rojo stated that in an environment where SMEs stand out, it is necessary to “try to enable companies to cooperate more with each other in order to become bigger and reach new markets”, while Karina Virrueta preferred to “support each other to position ourselves as a company”. international reference zone. According to Esteban Pelaya, a business collaboration to achieve this, «It is necessary to achieve a change in the culture of the Valencian company».
José Antonio Bautista López argued that to the challenges of the future, companies must work to provide innovative answers that solve humanity’s daily problems. covid-19 or access to energy resources. Sergio Román of the UMH Science Park says that the challenge “Ensuring the transfer of technology to market where funding is necessary and still very difficult to achieve.”
Among the strong points of the Valencian Community, it was all agreed upon. the existence of a very strong communication infrastructure network, the presence of prestigious universities and technology centers, professional talents, as well as a gastronomic and climatological offer that promotes a good quality of life.