Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria

What Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria does

Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC) is a public economic development corporation incorporated in 1997 as a Sociedad Anónima Unipersonal (S.A.U.) wholly owned by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, the island's governing council. Headquartered at the Recinto Ferial de Canarias (INFECAR) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SPEGC operates as the statutory instrument for promoting economic activity on the island, delivering free advisory services, business incubation, financing guidance, training, and island-level investment attraction to entrepreneurs, innovative SMEs, and audiovisual / marine-maritime companies.

Its operational footprint is built around two parallel infrastructure platforms. The first is a workspace network — the Parque Tecnológico de Gran Canaria (PTGC) with sites at INFECAR and Campus de Tafira, the Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima (CIMM) for blue-economy tenants, and Digital Crea Gran Canaria's specialised equipment pool (XR virtual studio, MOCAP, DIT station, post-production suite, location scanner, digital audiovisual lab) co-financed by RED.ES and Next Generation EU. The second is the Gran Canaria Platós audiovisual complex (~6,000 m² including stages of 1,200 m² and 1,800 m²), which serves as the production backbone for the island's audiovisual push led via the Gran Canaria Film Commission. SITGRAN, the in-house Tourism Intelligence System, aggregates real-time feeds from AENA, ISTAC, Mabrian, BBVA, Telefónica and Puertos del Estado to provide visitor-profile, demand, connectivity, and perception analytics.

SPEGC does not generate revenue from commercial sales. Operating budgets are allocated by the Cabildo and supplemented via FDCAN (Fondo de Desarrollo de Canarias), the European Social Fund Plus, RED.ES, and Next Generation EU, with the Gran Canaria Inteligente (Smart Island) initiative explicitly positioning AI, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain, 5G and Cybersecurity as the next infrastructure layer. The commercial go-to-market is non-transactional: free services to eligible beneficiaries (entrepreneurs, SMEs, foreign investors), with pricing exceptions limited to refundable deposits on selected Master's programmes (e.g., €400 deposit on the 740-hour Master's in Animation 2D). The Innverpyme participative-loan instrument provides direct financing of €25k–€200k to technology and digital-creative SMEs, complemented by advisory guidance on national instruments such as CDTI and ENISA.

Name

Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria

Legal name

SOCIEDAD DE PROMOCIÓN ECONÓMICA DE GRAN CANARIA, S.A.U.

Website

https://spegc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC) is the public economic development corporation of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, providing free advisory, training, financing and incubation services to entrepreneurs, innovative SMEs and audiovisual / marine-maritime companies on the island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Public Finance Activities (92113), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets (BPAGABAM), Governance, Democracy & Rule of Law (BPAGABAI)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business incubation programs
• Innovation support services
• SME financing instruments
• Digital creative industry support

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public institutional funding: SPEGC is a publicly owned corporation (S.A.U. — wholly owned by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria). It is funded through public budgets, including the Fondo de Desarrollo de Canarias (FDCAN) and the European Social Fund Plus. Revenue is not generated from commercial product/service sales; services are provided free of charge or subsidised to eligible entrepreneurs and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC) is a public economic development agency wholly owned by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria that promotes economic and business activities on the island. It delivers free or subsidised advisory services, training programmes, co-working and incubation office spaces, audiovisual production facilities, tourism intelligence analytics, and participative loan financing to entrepreneurs, innovative SMEs, and technology companies.

Product overview

SPEGC operates as a public economic development entity offering a multi-faceted portfolio of services for business development, innovation, and digital creative industry support. The core offerings include: (1) Workspace facilities - Parque Tecnológico de Gran Canaria (PTGC) with incubation, attraction, and consolidation spaces at Infecar and Campus de Tafira; Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima (CIMM) for maritime-tech companies; and Gran Canaria Platós audiovisual production complex. (2) Digital Crea Gran Canaria initiative - encompassing specialized equipment (Virtual XR Studio, MOCAP, Post-production Suite, Digital Audiovisual Lab, DIT Station, Location Scanner) co-financed by RED.ES/Next Generation EU, plus advisory services for digital creative companies and access to Innverpyme financing. (3) TECNOVA 2 - flexible training and employment insertion program for technology and digital companies. (4) SITGRAN - Tourism Intelligence System providing real-time analytics. (5) Gran Canaria Inteligente - Smart Island Initiative for public management innovation using AI, Big Data, IoT, and related technologies. (6) Business support services including funding advisory, Gran Canaria Film Commission, and softlanding support. The offerings function as interconnected services supporting companies from incubation through growth phases across technology, maritime, and creative sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Crea Gran Canaria: Initiative to support digital creative companies in Gran Canaria, covering animation, digital production, video games, and other digital processes.
• Gran Canaria Film Commission
• SITGRAN
• Gran Canaria Inteligente
• TECNOVA 2
• Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima (CIMM)
• Gran Canaria Platós

Products and services

• Digital Crea Gran Canaria Initiative supporting digital creative industry companies on Gran Canaria, offering spaces, equipment, advisory services, financing, and specialized training for animation, digital production, and video game sectors.
• Parque Tecnológico de Gran Canaria (PTGC) Technology park with workspaces at two locations (Recinto Ferial and Campus de Tafira) offering incubation, attraction, and consolidation spaces for technology and innovative companies.
• Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima (CIMM) Innovation center for maritime-marine sector technology companies, providing workspace for innovative companies developing technological solutions and advanced digital services for the maritime-marine environment.
• Gran Canaria Platós Audiovisual production complex with approximately 6,000 m² built area including two studios (1,200 m² and 1,800 m²) plus auxiliary facilities for film and television production.
• Estudio Virtual XR Virtual production studio for filming with Virtual Production techniques, simulating real environments from virtual backgrounds and achieving immersive landscapes and actors in digital scenarios.
• Sistema de Captura de Movimientos (MOCAP) Motion capture equipment for recording scenes requiring motion capture techniques for live-action, digital animation, and video game productions.
• Sala de Postproducción Image and sound post-production facility for audiovisual productions, co-financed by RED.ES through EU Next Generation funds.
• Laboratorio Digital Audiovisual Digital audiovisual laboratory for training and practice of professionals in new digital tools and applications, hosting courses, workshops and activities for equipment utilization.
• SITGRAN - Sistema de Inteligencia Turística de Gran Canaria Tourism Intelligence System analyzing multiple public and private tourism data sources in real time. Provides visitor profile, demand interests, and perception insights through categories including behavior, tourism supply, connectivity, resources, and climate.
• Gran Canaria Inteligente Smart Island Initiative promoted by Cabildo de Gran Canaria to improve public management and provide new citizen services using technologies including 5G, Big Data, IoT, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Systems.
• Innverpyme Participative loan instrument for financing technology and innovative SMEs. Seed phase offers 25,000-100,000 euros (up to 150,000 for digital creative sectors). Growth phase offers 50,000-200,000 euros for companies 2-5 years old.
• Servicio de Apoyo a Empresas (SAE) Advisory services for entrepreneurs and innovative companies including financing guidance, business support, and assistance for launching new activities or projects.
• TECNOVA 2 Flexible training and employment insertion instrument combining training with real work environment placement. Generates new professional profiles through customized training itineraries for technology and digital companies.
• Gran Canaria Film Commission Initiative providing information and advisory services for audiovisual sector professionals and companies for production in Gran Canaria.
• Incube Incubation workspace at PTGC Recinto Ferial for technology and innovative companies.
• Pasarela Workspace at PTGC Recinto Ferial for technology and innovative companies.
• Máster en Animación 2D 740-hour Master's program in 2D Animation covering anatomy, gestures, acting, 2D animation pipeline, Cut Out, rigs, Clean Up, Ink&Paint, taught at CDTIC-SPEGC in collaboration with VOXEL SCHOOL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Financing instrument Innverpyme offers participative loans from 25,000€ to 100,000€ (up to 150,000€ for digital creative sector companies in Seed phase) and 50,000€ to 200,000€ for Growth phase companies.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPEGC collaborates with ULPGC to jointly design, promote, and deliver training and event programmes in Gran Canaria. ULPGC is a key academic partner in skills development and research collaboration aligned with SPEGC's economic development mission.
• Clúster Marítimo de CanariascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates in the organisation of Port&Tech events, connecting the TIC sector with the maritime-port sector. Part of the broader maritime innovation ecosystem coordinated through the Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima.
• Clúster de Excelencia Tecnológica de CanariascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Port&Tech initiatives to foster technology innovation in the maritime-port sector of Gran Canaria, representing the technology business community.
• Autoridad Portuaria de Las PalmascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Port&Tech events and the Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima ecosystem. Represents the public port authority and provides the physical and institutional anchor for maritime innovation initiatives.
• GhenovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultinational engineering company specialised in advanced engineering services, naval design, and maritime consulting. Partnered with SPEGC for a naval design training programme and plans to create 40 new jobs in Gran Canaria, anchoring the maritime innovation talent pipeline.
• Netflix AnimationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJavier Hernáez, Production Executive at Netflix Animation, delivered an exclusive masterclass in Gran Canaria organised by SPEGC, bringing industry expertise to local students and professionals in animation and digital arts. The masterclass was part of the Programme of Specialised Training in Digital Arts funded by the Cabildo through SPEGC and FDCAN.
• Cabildo de Gran Canaria (through FDCAN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe primary public funder of SPEGC programmes. FDCAN (Fondo de Desarrollo de Canarias) co-finances training, events, and economic development initiatives. SPEGC acts as the implementing entity for multiple FDCAN-funded programmes including TECNOVA 2, Digital Crea Gran Canaria, and Gran Canaria Isla Inteligente.
• Cámara de Comercio de Gran CanariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for international promotion of the Gran Canaria audiovisual sector, including promotional missions abroad such as the Poland mission.
• ISTAC (Instituto Canario de Estadística)coreOthersProvides tourism statistical data (FRONTUR, accommodation surveys, tourism expenditure) to SITGRAN for real-time tourism intelligence on Gran Canaria.
• MabriancoreOthersProvides air connectivity data (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport), social media behaviour data, and accommodation data to SITGRAN for tourism intelligence analytics.
• BBVAminorOthersProvides credit/debit card and POS transaction data to SITGRAN for destination spending analysis.
• AENAcoreOthersProvides monthly air traffic data (passenger numbers, flights) to SITGRAN for connectivity analysis of Gran Canaria.
• TelefónicaminorOthersProvides tourism mobility data to SITGRAN for analysis of visitor movement patterns within Gran Canaria.
• Puertos del EstadominorOthersProvides maritime traffic data to SITGRAN for connectivity analysis of sea routes to and from Gran Canaria.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSPEGC provides information and guidance to Gran Canaria businesses on CDTI R&D project funding, CDTI Direct Line of Innovation, and CDTI Line of Expansion for technology companies.
• ENISAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSPEGC advises entrepreneurs and SMEs on ENISA financing lines including Youth Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Growth, Agroinnpulso, Digital Entrepreneurs, and Audiovisual and Cultural Industries.
• Crea SGRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSPEGC provides advisory services for Crea SGR guarantee applications to provide financing to SMEs and entrepreneurs in the creative and digital sector.
• Incubadora de Alta Tecnología Marino-Marítima (IAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged by SPEGC, the IAT is a specialised technology incubator for the marine-maritime sector, co-located with the Centro de Innovación Marino-Marítima (CIMM) and connected to the Port&Tech initiative.
• Voxel SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner delivering advanced digital arts programmes (Animation 2D/3D, VFX, Game Art, Game Development, 3D Generalist) in collaboration with SPEGC and funded by the Cabildo through FDCAN.
• Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEOI co-delivers the AI Tools and Digital Marketing with AI courses in Gran Canaria, with enrolment managed through SPEGC and funded by FDCAN and the European Social Fund Plus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IVACE - Institut Valencià de Competitivitat Empresarial: Valencia regional competitiveness agency. Comparable as a Spanish regional economic development entity administering grants, financing, innovation support, and internationalization programs for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• Instituto de Desarrollo Económico del Principado de Asturias (IDEPA): Asturias regional government agency for economic promotion and competitiveness. Directly comparable as a Spanish regional development agency providing financing instruments, incubation, and business support services to local SMEs and innovative companies.
• PROEXCA: Canary Islands government's trade and investment promotion agency. Directly comparable as a Canary Islands public body promoting economic development, exports, and FDI across the archipelago, with overlapping remit in attracting investment and supporting SMEs.
• Instituto de Fomento de la Región de Murcia (INFO): Murcia regional development agency. Directly comparable as a Spanish regional entity administering financing instruments, innovation programs, and business support services for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• Andalucía TRADE: Andalusian regional agency for trade promotion and economic development. Comparable as a Spanish regional entity supporting internationalization, business competitiveness, and investment attraction with a similar multi-program structure.

Broad incumbents

• Barcelona Activa: Barcelona's municipal economic development agency. Comparable as a public economic development entity providing incubation, training, financing guidance, and innovation services, but at a much larger metropolitan scale with broader remit.
• ENISA: Spain's national public financing entity for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Comparable as a public financing line that SPEGC advises beneficiaries on accessing (Youth Entrepreneurs, Growth, Agroinnpulso, Digital Entrepreneurs lines), operating at national scale.
• CDTI - Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial: Spain's national R&D and innovation funding agency. Comparable as a public funding entity that SPEGC routes SMEs to for financing (CDTI Direct Line of Innovation, CDTI Line of Expansion), serving as a national-level counterpart to SPEGC's regional Innverpyme.

Regional players

• Cámara de Comercio de Gran Canaria: Gran Canaria's official chamber of commerce. Comparable as a peer institution on the same island, collaborating with SPEGC on international promotion (e.g., Poland audiovisual mission) while also providing overlapping business support services.
• Cabildo de Tenerife - Área de Promoción Económica: Tenerife island government's economic promotion division. Comparable as a parallel public entity in the same archipelago promoting economic development on a neighbouring Canary island, with overlapping audiovisual and tourism initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/spegc.incube
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sociedad-de-promoci-n-econ-mica-de-gran-canaria-spegc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/spegc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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