Innovation is an element that the Botànic Government has featured in this latest legislature, recognizing its importance to the business fabric in terms of competitiveness. Alicante played an important role here, a city where the branch office was headquartered and institutions such as the Digital Zone became a strong attraction for tech firms. Private foundations dedicated to artificial intelligence research, such as Ellis, also played a fundamental role in this ecosystem. These advances are paying off, as a recent study by Fundación Telefónica concluded that companies in the Community of Valencia are progressing above the Spanish average in their digitalization processes.
Well, all political formations agree that we should continue on this path. paying special attention to the implementation of new special education linesas well as strengthen financing. In this sense, both PSPV and PP advocate facilitating the arrival of European funds linked to innovation and digitalisation. Popular ones are also dedicated to creating technological events and to fortifying Marina de València and the ports of Alicante and Castellón as innovative hubs.
Compromís plans to transform the Valencia Innovation Agency (AVI) and promoting the development of the so-called Industry 4.0Unides Podem aims to strengthen research programs on innovation, circular economy and digitization of services, among others. Vox promises to increase investment in this, while Ciudadanos chooses to support a Valencian deal for science to make innovation a real priority.
Right promises block tax cuts
The formula, which the right advocates for tax reductions in general, is also intended to be applied in the field of innovation. While PP promises a tax revolution specifically to encourage investment and job creation, Vox focuses these cuts on segments such as artificial intelligence, robotics and cybersecurity. Ciudadanos raises to encourage entrepreneurs.