Supporting sectoral clusters so that the sector reaches 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Valencian Communitycompared to the 16% it currently represents. This is one of the main initiatives in the reindustrialization strategy that the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism plans to develop. Productive segments linked to the province of Alicante, such as shoes, toys or textiles, will play a special role Through economic and promotional measures. Commitment to renewable energies and administrative simplification are also part of the road map prepared by the regional department.
Led by Nuria Montes, the department aims to strengthen the weight of the industry in the economy of the Valencian Community, taking into account its role in promoting technological innovation, export capacity and complexity of production processes. For this reason, and as the councilor himself was responsible for emphasizing, Discussions have already begun to approve the reindustrialization strategy by consensus of the relevant agencies For the period between 2024 and 2028.
Sources from the regional department explain that the central element of the plan will be the development of policies aimed at encouraging sectoral clusters in line with the guidelines coming out of the European Union (EU). So it was planned Supporting industrial SMEs’ investments in intangible assets for the modernization of their production capacitiesas well as supporting the relational fabric and positioning of clusters as proven foci of technological innovation.
will happen at the same time Help companies adapt to the circular economy Overcoming the energy transition through a variety of measures and incentives by promoting efficiency, self-consumption, storage, renewable air conditioning and electric mobility.
The plan will include sectors closely linked to the province of Alicante.Like shoes with a strong presence in the Elche, Elda or Petrer regions; The toy in Foia de Castalla; or textiles are widely represented in the Alicante regions of l’Alcoià and El Comtat, as well as in the Vall d’Albaida region of Valencia. With the support provided by the giant factory planned in Sagunt, the automotive industry and the ceramic industry centralized in the province of Castellón will also play a fundamental role.
Sustainability
The reindustrialization plan also includes other initiatives such as: Commitment to sustainability and renewable energies. The Ministry underlined that the Community has state-of-the-art companies in solar panel storage and production and should therefore lead the energy transition at the national level. In this regard, the Valencia green hydrogen pact, which includes the main actors and sectors related to the production and potential use of this energy source, will be supported.
Additionally, as reported, Consell has set one of its main goals to reduce bureaucracy through the method it calls Plan Simplifica, in order to provide convenience to all entrepreneurs who want to implement or develop their business projects. Including those experiencing a significant bottleneck, especially in the energy sector.
Therefore, as put forward by the Ministry itself, from January and with the cooperation of different autonomous departments involved in the processing of licenses for photovoltaic parks, legal and administrative measures will be implemented and awareness will be raised in order to: facilitate the procedures. Likewise, staff restructuring is planned to destroy all files with an expiration date of January 24.
The department, led by Nuria Montes, reports that discussions were held with different relevant sectors during the development of the reindustrialization strategy. all with the aim of closing the scheme in the first quarter of next year..
Studies of Ciudad de la Luz as a tourist intermediary
Those responsible for the Department of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism, directed by Nuria Montes, believe that the Ciudad de la Luz film studios in Alicante could become a major tourist attraction. Therefore, the regional department states that a firm commitment will be made to these infrastructures, considering that the implementation of these infrastructures will create a high economic impact not only on companies connected to the sector, but also at the general level due to their positive repercussions. It will be produced, it will produce by positioning itself as a target.
The Ministry also plans to continue betting on the travel voucher to combat the deseasonalization of tourists, as well as introduce the Crea Turisme program to increase the differentiation of the offer with new products such as the Silk Road, the Grail Route, wine tourism, ecotourism, etc. or sports activities. Additionally, tourism associated with large areas such as the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciègency and tourism associated with the organization of major international events of all kinds will be encouraged. Another aim is to combat illegal tourist accommodation due to its negative impact on social and economic levels.