Clustertic

What Clustertic does

Cluster TIC Asturias (operating as Clustertic) is a non-profit association founded in 2003 in Gijón, Spain, with the mission of improving the competitiveness of the ICT sector in the Principado de Asturias and driving the region's digital transformation. The organization functions as a cluster coordinator for 150 member companies that collectively represent 4,200 direct jobs and €340 million in annual business revenue. Its services span cooperation and networking, joint project development, R&D+i, training and talent attraction, internationalization, and sector representation for both member ICT firms and the broader Asturian business community. The cluster is governed by its members and supported by formal representation in AMETIC, CONETIC, FADE, FENAEIC, and SEGITTUR's Red Inteligente de Destinos, as well as close operational ties with Fundación CTIC.

The cluster's offering is structured around five thematic nodes — Nodo Talento TIC (talent), Nodo Seguridad de la Información (cybersecurity), Nodo Smart Cities e IoT, Nodo Marketing Digital, and Nodo IA de Asturias (artificial intelligence) — supplemented by project services AsDIH (Asturias Innovation Hub), STARTCODE (computational thinking education), and the APP-TC quantum technologies consortium (€4.6M). Technology focus areas include digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, IoT, smart cities, and quantum technologies. The cluster holds the Cluster Management Excellence Gold Label and is an INCIBE collaborating entity.

The revenue model is subscription-based, generated through membership fees from the 150 member ICT companies, supplemented by public grants and project co-funding. The cluster does not sell products; it delivers services via direct membership engagement, workshops, webinars, networking events, and co-organized programs with regional institutions including Oviedo Emprende, Valnalón, Sekuens, SRP, and Caja Rural de Asturias. The internal team is small (1–10 employees), and the headquarters is located at the AS5-HUB building within the Science and Technology Park of Gijón.

Name

Clustertic

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN CLUSTER DE TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN DE ASTURIAS

Website

https://clustertic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cluster TIC Asturias is a non-profit ICT cluster association founded in 2003 in Gijón, Spain, coordinating 150 member companies across Asturias through five thematic nodes covering talent, cybersecurity, smart cities, digital marketing, and AI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gijón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and association services: Cluster TIC Asturias generates revenue through membership fees from its member companies, providing services such as networking, project development, training, R&D+i collaboration, internationalization support, and sector representation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clustertic (Cluster TIC Asturias) is a non-profit industry association that brings together 150 ICT companies in Asturias, Spain, providing cooperation, networking, R&D+i project development, training, talent attraction, internationalization support, and sector representation services. Its offering is structured around five thematic nodes (Talent, Information Security, Smart Cities/IoT, Digital Marketing, AI) and project services including the AsDIH regional digital transformation hub, STARTCODE computational thinking education, and the APP-TC national quantum technologies alliance. The cluster does not sell products; it operates as a membership-based association that enables participating ICT companies to compete and cooperate to improve the competitiveness of the regional ICT sector.

Product overview

Cluster TIC Asturias operates as a non-profit technology cluster organization established in 2003, rather than a single product company. Its offering consists of multiple thematic nodes (Nodos) that provide specialized coordination, resources, and initiatives in specific technology domains: Nodo Talento TIC (talent development), Nodo Smart Cities e IoT, Nodo Seguridad de la Información (information security), Nodo Marketing Digital, and Nodo IA de Asturias (artificial intelligence). These thematic nodes work alongside project services including AsDIH (regional digital transformation hub), STARTCODE (computational thinking education), and APP-TC (quantum technologies alliance). The cluster facilitates cooperation, R&D+i projects, internationalization, and business development among its 150 member companies representing 4,200 direct jobs and 340 million euros in business volume.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nodo Talento TIC: Talent node focused on attracting, developing, and promoting technological vocations in Asturias
• Nodo Seguridad de la Información de Asturias
• Nodo Smart Cities e IoT
• Nodo Marketing Digital
• Nodo IA de Asturias
• AsDIH - Asturias Innovation Hub

Products and services

• Nodo Talento TIC Asturias A thematic node of Cluster TIC Asturias focused on talent development, training, and connecting ICT companies in Asturias with educational institutions and job seekers, including initiatives such as INNOVAPETIT and Workcafé Plus Asturias.
• Nodo Smart Cities e IoT A thematic node of Cluster TIC Asturias dedicated to Smart Cities and Internet of Things technologies, coordinating technical initiatives and projects for member companies and contributing to regional digital transformation programs.
• Nodo Seguridad de la Información de Asturias A thematic node of Cluster TIC Asturias focused on information security, providing coordination, resources, and INCIBE-aligned cybersecurity initiatives for member companies in Asturias.
• Nodo Marketing Digital A thematic node of Cluster TIC Asturias dedicated to digital marketing, supporting member companies with marketing expertise, capacity-building initiatives, and joint marketing projects.
• Nodo IA de Asturias A thematic node of Cluster TIC Asturias focused on artificial intelligence, supporting AI initiatives, projects, and adoption programs across member companies and the broader Asturias regional ecosystem.
• AsDIH (Asturias Innovation Hub) A regional cooperation ecosystem acting as a single window for technological services in Asturias, enabling companies to experiment with disruptive technologies before investing and driving digital transformation of the Asturian industry.
• STARTCODE An educational initiative bringing computational thinking to 6th-grade primary school students in Asturias to foster digital skills and technology vocations from an early age.
• APP-TC (Public-Private Alliance in Quantum Technologies) A public-private alliance for quantum technologies coordinated by GAIA, with €4.6 million investment from Red.es, targeting 36 practical quantum technology applications across strategic sectors; Cluster TIC Asturias participates alongside CTIC Centro Tecnológico and other national organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 340 million euros in combined business revenue generated by member companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, moderate and major.

• Agencia SekuenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Sekuens is the Asturias innovation and entrepreneurship agency. Cluster TIC Asturias co-organizes financing workshops with Sekuens, presenting funding lines, incentive programs, and the Cheque Emprendedor (Entrepreneur Check) to startups, SMEs, and innovative companies.
• Sociedad Regional de Promoción del Principado de Asturias (SRP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026SRP is a regional development entity participed by the Principado de Asturias. Cluster TIC Asturias co-organizes financing events with SRP, presenting SRP's instruments (participative loans, equity participation) to member companies and the broader business community. SRP has funded member startups such as H2Vector with €100,000 in 2024.
• H2Vector Energy TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026H2Vector is an Asturian tech startup developing green hydrogen energy storage solutions. The cluster featured H2Vector as a success case at its financing event, highlighting SRP's €100,000 investment and Exolum's equity participation in 2024.
• GAIA (cluster for quantum technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026GAIA is the Basque technology cluster coordinating the national APP-TC quantum technologies consortium funded by Red.es with €4.6 million. Cluster TIC Asturias participates as a member of this consortium alongside CTIC Centro Tecnológico and eight other organizations.
• Caja Rural de AsturiasmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Caja Rural de Asturias organizes economic and investment forums. Cluster TIC Asturias attended the 'Creemos en Asturias' / 'Creamos en Asturias' forum at Real Fábrica de Tapices in Madrid, showcasing the region's innovation and talent ecosystem.
• ConectamoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026Conecta is a regional business/innovation platform. Cluster TIC Asturias co-organized the 'Horizontes de Futuro #2: Personas en la era de la innovación' event with Conecta, focusing on organizational change, professional competencies, and talent management in the innovation era.
• ValnalóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Valnalón is the Asturian entrepreneurship and vocational training agency. Cluster TIC Asturias collaborates with Valnalón on the Nodo Talento (Talent Node), INNOVAPETIT educational projects, and the Workcafé Plus Asturias professional orientation forums, connecting the ICT sector with educational institutions and job seekers.
• Oviedo EmprendemoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Oviedo Emprende is the entrepreneurship support program of the Oviedo City Council. Cluster TIC Asturias co-organizes the 'Ciclo Financiación' (Financing Cycle) with Oviedo Emprende, delivering sessions on funding, fiscal incentives, and startup support at the Espacio Coworking Talud de la Ería.
• AMETICmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMETIC is the Spanish Multisectoral Technology Association. Cluster TIC Asturias is represented in AMETIC, enabling national-level advocacy and policy influence for the ICT sector.
• CONETICmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC is the Spanish ICT Business Confederation. Cluster TIC Asturias holds a seat in CONETIC, facilitating national networking and sector representation.
• Fundación CTICcoreTechnology or IntegrationFundación CTIC is the Science and Technology Center for Information and Communication Technologies in Asturias. Cluster TIC Asturias works closely with CTIC on technology projects, including the APP-TC quantum technologies consortium, providing technical support and co-development of innovation initiatives.
• FADE - Federación Asturiana de EmpresariosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFADE is the Asturian Business Federation. Cluster TIC Asturias participates in FADE's structures and collaborates on initiatives such as the Oficina de Acelera Pyme (SME Acceleration Office), representing ICT companies within the broader Asturian business community.
• FENAEIC - Federación Nacional de ClustersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFENAEIC is the National Federation of Clusters in Spain. Cluster TIC Asturias is a member, enabling exchange with other cluster organizations across Spain and participation in national cluster development initiatives.
• SEGITTUR - Red Inteligente de DestinosmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluster TIC Asturias holds institutional membership in SEGITTUR's Intelligent Destinations Network, contributing to smart tourism and destination management digitalization projects in Asturias.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FENAEIC: FENAEIC is the National Federation of Clusters in Spain, of which Cluster TIC Asturias is a member. Acts as the umbrella body aggregating regional clusters across industries at the national level.
• CONETIC: CONETIC is the Spanish Confederation of ICT Business Organizations, the national-level counterpart where Cluster TIC Asturias holds a seat. Represents the same constituency (Spanish ICT companies) but at national scale across all regions.
• AMETIC: AMETIC is the Spanish Multisectoral Technology Association representing the digital industry nationally. Cluster TIC Asturias is represented within AMETIC; AMETIC operates as the broader national industry body of which Cluster TIC is a regional affiliate.
• FEDIT: FEDIT is the Federation of Spanish Technology Centers, the national umbrella for the technology-center network (including CTIC). Relevant peer because technology centers and clusters play overlapping ecosystem-coordination roles for Spanish regional industries.

Direct peers

• ITI (Instituto Tecnológico de Informática): ITI is the Valencia-region ICT technology center, focused on software, AI, and digital transformation for regional companies. Comparable as a publicly-supported ICT ecosystem actor targeting a single Spanish region.
• Mobile World Capital Barcelona: Mobile World Capital Barcelona is a public-private foundation driving digital and mobile/ICT ecosystem development in Catalonia. Comparable in mission (regional digital transformation and ICT ecosystem building) but at significantly larger scale and budget than Cluster TIC Asturias.
• Eurecat: Eurecat is the main technology center in Catalonia, offering applied R&D and digital innovation services. Comparable to Cluster TIC's ecosystem-coordination role but at larger scale and with a technology-center (rather than membership-association) operating model.
• GAIA: GAIA is the Basque Country electronics, ICT, and advanced manufacturing cluster association. It is the closest direct peer: similar non-profit cluster model, ICT-adjacent membership, and co-coordinator of the APP-TC quantum consortium alongside Cluster TIC Asturias.
• ITAINNOVA: ITAINNOVA is the Aragón technological institute, providing applied research and digital transformation services to regional industry. Plays a similar ecosystem-coordination role to Cluster TIC Asturias, anchored in a single Spanish autonomous community.
• Fundación CTIC Centro Tecnológico: CTIC is the Asturias science and technology center for ICT and a Core strategic partner of Cluster TIC Asturias. They jointly develop technology projects (including the APP-TC quantum consortium) and serve overlapping regional stakeholder sets in the Principado.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/clusterticastur
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cluster-TIC-Asturias-127702047270582
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clustertic-asturias

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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