REDESSA

What REDESSA does

REDESSA (legal name REUS DESENVOLUPAMENT ECONÒMIC, S.A.) is a municipal economic development company wholly owned by the Ajuntament de Reus (Reus City Council), operating since 1994 in Reus, Tarragona, Spain. It functions as a one-stop municipal vehicle for local economic promotion, providing physical workspace, business incubation, innovation advisory, sector clustering, talent programs, event hosting, and — increasingly — affordable housing management on behalf of the municipality.

Its operational footprint comprises six business centers (REDESSA Tecno, Viver, Cepid, Innovació, Naus), the Tecnoparc technology and innovation park hosting over 1,300 professionals across more than 50 companies, the REDESSA Incubator (typically graduating 9 startups per cohort), two sector hubs (Hub Foodtech & Nutrition and Clúster d'Enginyeries), the Oficina d'Innovació with a Radar d'ajuts grants service, the Reus Living Lab urban-innovation platform, the Reus Talent Global diaspora program, and the firaReus Events venue. REDESSA additionally administers ACCIÓ (Catalan government) grant programs and manages 180 municipal affordable housing units (Mas Iglesias 132 units, La Riera 48 units) financed by EUR 2,091,165 in Next Generation EU funds.

Revenue derives from a mix of recurring sources — workspace and housing rentals, incubation and acceleration fees, innovation consulting, event-venue hire, and grant-administration pass-throughs — alongside public-sector appropriations from the Ajuntament de Reus and EU/Catalan subsidies. The customer base spans start-ups, spin-offs, SMEs, and larger enterprises (T-Systems, LHH Recruitment, Freshly Cosmetics), with no single anchor client dominant. AI capability is nascent: REDESSA runs an AI-themed Market Consultation to build a generative-AI benchmark system for project evaluation and partners with Eurecat to deliver AI workshops, but it is not a builder of proprietary AI products.

Name

REDESSA

Legal name

REUS DESENVOLUPAMENT ECONÒMIC, S.A.

Website

https://redessa.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REDESSA is a municipal economic development company in Reus, Spain, providing business centers, a technology park, incubator programs, innovation advisory, talent initiatives, event hosting, and affordable housing to start-ups, SMEs, and larger enterprises in southern Catalonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reus

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Business Center Rental and Workspace Services: REDESSA operates multiple business centers offering office spaces, workspaces, meeting rooms, and industrial units for rent to businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups.
2. Incubation and Acceleration Programs: REDESSA runs an incubator program for science/technology and agri-food projects, providing specialized consulting, training, mentorship, and workspace to support startup growth.
3. Innovation Consulting Services: The Innovation Office provides advisory services to businesses and entrepreneurs to drive innovation as a growth lever, including access to grants (Radar d'ajuts).
4. Event Hosting (firaReus Events): REDESSA operates venue spaces for corporate events, congresses, graduations, and professional gatherings, generating rental and service revenue.
5. Affordable Housing Management: REDESSA manages municipal affordable housing developments, including the Mas Iglesias (132 units) and La Riera (48 units) promotions, with rental prices projected between 350-500 EUR per month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

REDESSA (Reus Desenvolupament Econòmic, S.A.) is a municipal economic development company that provides physical workspaces, business incubation and acceleration programs, innovation consulting, and talent development programs. It operates multiple business centers (REDESSA Tecno, Viver, Cepid, Innovació, Naus), a technology park (Tecnoparc), an incubator, the Hub Foodtech & Nutrition cluster, the Reus Living Lab, and an events venue (firaReus), serving entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and spin-offs in Reus and southern Catalonia. It also manages municipal affordable housing on behalf of the Ajuntament de Reus.

Product overview

REDESSA (Reus Desenvolupament Econòmic, S.A.) is a municipal economic development company of the Ajuntament de Reus offering a comprehensive ecosystem of physical workspaces, innovation services, and talent development programs. The portfolio consists of multiple business centers (REDESSA Tecno, Viver, Cepid, Innovació, Naus), an incubator program, sector-specific hubs (Hub Foodtech & Nutrition, Clúster d'Enginyeries), innovation support services (Oficina d'Innovació), urban labs (Reus Living Lab), talent programs (Reus Talent Global), and event venues (firaReus Events). These interconnected services support companies, entrepreneurs, startups and spinoffs throughout their growth lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hub Foodtech & Nutrition: Foodtech and nutrition innovation hub generating synergies between technology and agri-food companies
• Clúster d'Enginyeries
• Reus Living Lab
• Reus Talent Global
• Incubadora REDESSA
• Reus Start-ups Summit
• Premis TIC Catalunya Sud
• Valors REDESSA
• Reus Summits

Products and services

• Incubadora REDESSA Startup incubator program providing specialized consulting, training, mentorship, and workspace to support science-technology and agri-food startups and emerging companies from the territory.
• REDESSA Tecno Business center offering technology office spaces, meeting rooms and flexible workspaces for companies and professionals in Reus.
• REDESSA Viver First business center opened by REDESSA, providing workspaces and support services for startups and entrepreneurs in Reus.
• REDESSA Cepid Laboratory space within the REDESSA business centers network dedicated to innovative projects requiring lab facilities.
• REDESSA Innovació Innovation-focused business center space supporting innovative business initiatives and entrepreneurial projects.
• REDESSA Naus Industrial workspace units for businesses requiring larger facilities and manufacturing/industrial capabilities.
• Tecnoparc Technology and innovation park hosting over 1,300 professionals across more than 50 companies, focused on ICT, agri-food, and health/tourism sectors.
• Hub Foodtech & Nutrition Agri-food technology cluster generating synergies between technology and agri-food companies to develop innovative and transformative projects for a more sustainable society.
• Clúster d'Enginyeries Cluster of companies, institutions, and agents involved in engineering in Southern Catalonia, connecting, dynamizing, and strengthening the regional engineering sector.
• Oficina d'Innovació Innovation office providing advisory services to businesses and entrepreneurs to drive innovation as a lever for business growth.
• Reus Living Lab Urban innovation laboratory for collaboratively detecting and working on city challenges using innovative and technological tools, with initial focus on talent training.
• Reus Talent Global Talent program connecting Reus professionals working abroad with the city to generate STEAM vocations and bring professional references to local youth.
• firaReus Events Events venue in Reus hosting conferences, congresses, graduations, trade shows, and corporate events.
• Radar d'ajuts Grants radar service providing businesses and entrepreneurs with information and access to subsidies and financial support programs.
• Municipal Affordable Housing Program Management of 180 public affordable rental housing units (Mas Iglesias 132 units, La Riera 48 units) on behalf of the Ajuntament de Reus, targeted at young people and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reus ranked as the 6th city in Catalonia with the most start-ups, according to ACCIÓ (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CIMIR (Centre de la Imatge Mas Iglesias)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026REDESSA ceded its photographic and film archive of 19,313 photographs and 93 videos (1942-present) to CIMIR for preservation, documentation, and public access. The first phase involves digitizing 3,750 images.
• Ajuntament de ReuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDESSA is a municipal company (SA) fully owned by the Ajuntament de Reus. The municipality provides institutional backing, funding, and strategic direction. REDESSA manages municipal assets including affordable housing and business infrastructure on behalf of the town council. Key figures include Josep Baiges, Councillor for Economic Promotion, Innovation and Knowledge and CEO of REDESSA.
• Clúster TIC Catalunya SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDESSA co-organizes the Premis TIC Catalunya Sud with the TIC Cluster of Southern Catalonia, recognizing leading technology companies in the territory. The two organizations also collaborate on initiatives like Campus STEAM and other tech-focused events.
• EurecatcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurecat (Centre Tecnològic) collaborates with REDESSA on AI workshops and technology transfer sessions, particularly for the agri-food sector and SME digitization through programs like Accelera Pyme.
• ACCIÓ (Government of Catalonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCIÓ is the Catalan government's agency for business competitiveness. REDESSA serves as a local hub promoting and administering ACCIÓ grants including Innovation Coupons, Internationalization Coupons, Growth Strategy Coupons, and other R&D funding programs.
• Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURV is a key partner in multiple REDESSA initiatives including the incubator program, talent summits, and Reus Start-ups Summit. URV provides academic credibility, research talent, and co-development of programs for the local innovation ecosystem.
• Hub Foodtech & NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDESSA operates the Hub Foodtech & Nutrition, generating synergies between technology and agri-food companies for innovative and transformative projects toward a more sustainable society. A separate website (hubfoodtech.com) supports this initiative.
• Clúster d'Enginyeries (Engineering Cluster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDESSA hosts the Engineering Cluster, an association of companies, institutions, and agents involved in engineering in Southern Catalonia, aimed at connecting, dynamizing, and strengthening the sector.
• firaReus EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerfiraReus Events (Av. Bellissens, 40) is a key venue for REDESSA-organized and hosted events including graduations, congresses, summits, and trade shows, serving as a major asset for event-based GTM activities.
• Reus Talent Global CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community of Reus residents working abroad (81 identified profiles across 23 countries, 70% in STEAM fields), connected by REDESSA to inspire local youth and contribute to the city's talent ecosystem.
• Diputació de TarragonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Provincial Council of Tarragona provides support for initiatives like the Premis TIC Catalunya Sud organized by REDESSA and the TIC Cluster of Southern Catalonia.
• Pimec Fòrum Baix CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPimec (SMEs and Self-employed employers association) co-organizes events at REDESSA including a jornada on labor absenteeism in the local business fabric.
• Agència de l'Habitatge de CatalunyacoreOthersThe Catalan Housing Agency provides subsidies (2,091,165 EUR) for REDESSA-managed affordable housing projects under the Next Generation EU program, supporting the construction of energy-efficient public rental housing.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ACCIO (Generalitat de Catalunya): Catalonia's business competitiveness agency that administers the grants and subsidies REDESSA distributes locally. As the policy-level funder and program designer, ACCIO is a sibling public entity operating at regional scale rather than municipal scale.
• 22@Barcelona: Barcelona's innovation district concentrating technology, science, and creative companies in the Poblenou district. Comparable to REDESSA's Tecnoparc as a designated urban innovation cluster, but at much larger scale and in a major metropolitan hub.

Regional players

• Innobasque: The Basque Country's innovation agency, coordinating public-private efforts to drive R&D and entrepreneurship. Functionally analogous to REDESSA's broader economic development role, but operating at the Basque regional level rather than a single city.

Others

• Eurecat: Catalonia's leading technology center that REDESSA partners with for AI workshops and technology transfer. While not a direct competitor, Eurecat is a comparable ecosystem player providing R&D and innovation services to the same SMEs and startups that REDESSA supports.

Direct peers

• Barcelona Activa: Barcelona's municipal economic development agency, providing business incubation, coworking, training, and innovation services to entrepreneurs and SMEs. Like REDESSA, it is a public entity that runs physical business centers and programs, but at a much larger scale in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
• Madrid Emprende: Madrid's municipal economic development arm for entrepreneurship, operating business incubators, Vivero de Empresas, and innovation support programs. Comparable to REDESSA's municipal entrepreneurship infrastructure model, though at a much larger scale.
• Parc Tecnològic del Vallès (PTV): A technology park in Catalonia (Cerdanyola del Vallès) that hosts technology companies and research institutions. Comparable to REDESSA's Tecnoparc in offering dedicated infrastructure for ICT and innovation-focused companies, though operating on a different site model.
• ESADE Creapolis: A business innovation and entrepreneurship park affiliated with ESADE Business School in Barcelona, providing incubation, acceleration, and corporate-startup collaboration programs. Comparable to REDESSA's integrated incubation + technology park + university partnership model.
• CEEI (Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovación) — Red CEEI: A Spanish network of European Business and Innovation Centers providing incubation, acceleration, and workspace services to startups. Directly comparable to REDESSA's incubator model and physical business center operations across multiple Spanish regions.

Emerging players

• La Salle Technova Barcelona: A technology and innovation park affiliated with La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull, hosting startups and offering incubation services. Comparable to REDESSA's cluster model linking academia (URV), industry, and startups in a single physical site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RedessaReus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5ejepfvXPDjtnMi5mQjpUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/redessareus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redessa
• Instagraminstagram.com/redessa_reus

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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