CONETIC

What CONETIC does

CONETIC (Confederación Española de Empresas de Tecnologías de la Información, Comunicaciones y Electrónica) is a non-profit confederation founded in 2006 and headquartered in Madrid that acts as the national institutional representative of Spain's TIC (Information Technology, Communications and Electronics) sector. It operates as a federation of 13 regional ICT associations plus one associated cybersecurity cluster (CyberLur), collectively representing over 1,300 companies and more than 65,000 digital sector professionals across Spain's autonomous communities, with member companies generating combined grouped billing in the EUR 9-10 billion range.

The confederation's service portfolio is structured around five pillars: (1) institutional representation and policy advocacy before national bodies (CDTI, Red.es, INCIBE, ICEX) and EU institutions; (2) member-facing services including a Catálogo TIC, a Catálogo de Asesores Digitales, I+D+i funding advisory via the Red PIDI network, Kit Consulting digital advisory workshops, internationalization services co-financed with ICEX, university scholarships through UNIR, and a discount program (e.g., Hotel H10 Tribeca); (3) project orchestration, currently running APP-TC (quantum technologies, EUR 4.6M, 80% Next Generation EU via Red.es), Agritech SUDOE (Interreg/FEDER, EUR 1.99M, 2025-2028), AgrospAI (agri-food data spaces, 2025-2026), and GAMELabsNET (VR/AR/XR labs in Madrid and Bilbao with VIROO VR); (4) coordination of the ES-ISAC TIC cybersecurity analysis center with INCIBE; and (5) capability infrastructure, notably the 200m² Laboratorio de Tecnologías with a 90m² immersive VR room in Madrid.

The confederation funds its operations through membership dues from its 13 regional associations and through co-financed public programs (CDTI, ICEX, Red.es, Next Generation EU, INCIBE, FEDER/Interreg Sudoe). Pricing for individual services is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is relationship-led via the regional association network, direct advisory from the Madrid headquarters, and participation in public programs and tenders. Governance is via a General Assembly of member associations and an Executive Committee led by President Jose L. Pancordo Clemente (elected April 2024); operational management sits with Gerente Gloria Díaz Álvarez. Direct headcount at the confederation is approximately 10, with the office located within a coworking space.

Name

CONETIC

Legal name

CONFEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE EMPRESAS DE TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN, COMUNICACIONES Y ELECTRÓNICA

Website

https://conetic.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CONETIC is a Spanish non-profit confederation founded in 2006 that represents the national TIC sector through 13 regional associations, 1,300+ member companies, and co-financed public programs in digitalization, quantum, cybersecurity, and internationalization.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Trade Confederation

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• ICT industry association
• Trade confederation services
• Digital transformation advisory
• R&D funding advisory
• Technology cluster services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and confederation services: CONETIC generates revenue through membership fees from its 13 regional member associations, which in turn represent over 1,300 companies. The confederation provides paid services to members and non-members including advisory on public R&D funding, internationalization support co-financed with ICEX, Kit Consulting digital advisory services, and professional training programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CONETIC is a non-profit Spanish confederation of regional ICT associations representing over 1,300 technology companies and 65,000+ professionals across Spain. It delivers institutional representation before national and EU bodies, plus member services including digital transformation advisory (Kit Consulting), R&D+i funding advisory via CDTI Red PIDI, internationalization support co-financed with ICEX, a technology laboratory with VIROO VR, ICT solution catalogs, digital advisor certification, university scholarships, and discount programs.

Product overview

CONETIC is a confederation of regional ICT associations in Spain, not a unified software product company. Its service portfolio consists of member association coordination, advocacy for the Spanish ICT sector, and member-facing support services including an ICT catalogue, technology laboratory (with VIROO® VR capabilities), internationalization services, Kit Consulting advisory, I+D+i funding guidance (via Red PIDI/CDTI), digital advisor certification catalogue, university scholarships (via UNIR), and meeting room/hotel discounts. Additionally, CONETIC drives several strategic technology projects including APP-TC (quantum technologies with 4.6M€ budget), Agritech (agricultural digitalization via Interreg Sudoe), and AgrospAI (agri-food data spaces). The confederation represents over 1,300 companies across 13 autonomous communities through 13 regional associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAMELabsNET: A 200m2 technology laboratory with an immersive room equipped with VIROO VR technology, where companies can develop or test applications. Part of a European project (Interreg Sudoe).
• Kit Consulting
• Red PIDI
• APP-TC
• Agritech
• AgrospAI

Products and services

• Catálogo TIC A comprehensive catalog of ICT solutions and success cases available to companies in Spain, featuring real-world implementation examples by member firms.
• Laboratorio de Tecnologías A 200m² technology laboratory equipped with VIROO® virtual reality technology, including a 90m² immersive VR room, available to member companies for developing and testing applications and hosting events.
• Kit Consulting Advisory Service Advisory service for digital advisors participating in Spain's Kit Consulting program, including training workshops, a query office, and FAQ guides to ensure correct execution and compliance.
• Asesoramiento I+D+i (R&D+i Funding Advisory) Free advisory service for companies and entrepreneurs seeking funding for research, development, and innovation projects through national, European, and international aid programs, delivered as a node of the CDTI Red PIDI network.
• Catálogo de Asesores Digitales del Kit Consulting Directory of digital consulting companies certified by Red.es as Kit Consulting digital advisors, all affiliated with CONETIC and accredited across homologated service categories.
• Servicios de Internacionalización Internationalization support services including technical jornadas, reverse missions, online catalogs, trade fair participation, and cross-border business cooperation, co-financed through the ICEX collaboration agreement.
• Becas Universitarias (University Scholarships) University scholarships for degrees and master's programs offered through an agreement with UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja), providing preferential economic conditions for member company employees, association personnel, and their family members.
• Descuentos en Salas y Hoteles

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICEX España Exportación y InversionescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2014CONETIC signed a collaboration agreement with ICEX in March 2014 (renewed periodically) allowing access to public funds to co-finance internationalization actions for member companies. ICEX provides funding for trade promotion activities including technical jornadas, reverse missions, online catalogs, and trade fair participation.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC is a node (PIDI) in CDTI's network, offering free assistance to companies and entrepreneurs seeking funding for R&D+i projects through national, European, and international programs. CDTI is a Spanish public entity under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
• Red.es (Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC partners with Red.es on multiple projects including the APP-TC quantum technology initiative (4.6M euros, 80% funded by Next Generation EU) and the Kit Consulting digital advisory program. Red.es provides public funding through the Ministry for Digital Transformation.
• INCIBE (Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC cooperates with INCIBE on cybersecurity initiatives. The ES-ISAC TIC (Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Centre for the ICT sector), of which CONETIC holds the vice-presidency, was promoted by INCIBE. INCIBE was the main promoter of CyberLur, the AEI de Ciberseguridad associated with CONETIC.
• Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC has a longstanding scholarship agreement with UNIR offering preferential economic conditions for up to 300 degree programs, proprietary degrees, and master's programs. Benefits extend to member company employees, association personnel, and their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity.
• SEGITTUR (Sociedad Estatal para la Gestión de la Innovación y las Tecnologías Turísticas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC collaborates with SEGITTUR on initiatives related to smart territories and digital tourism innovation.
• AEAT (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria)minorOthersCONETIC has a collaboration agreement or MoU with the Spanish Tax Agency on matters related to digital transformation of tax administration and electronic invoicing.
• GAIA (Asociación de Industrias de Conocimiento y Tecnología del País Vasco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAIA is both a member association of CONETIC (and its vice-president) and the coordinator of the APP-TC quantum technology project in which CONETIC participates. GAIA brings extensive experience in promoting strategic ecosystems and large-scale digital programs.
• CyberSecurity Innovation Hub (eDIH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC collaborates with the Cybersecurity Innovation Hub (European Digital Innovation Hub) on initiatives related to cybersecurity and advanced technologies.
• DIGITAL SME (European Association for Digital SME)minorOthersCONETIC is a member of DIGITAL SME, the European association representing ICT SMEs at EU level, enabling participation in European policy dialogue and cross-border initiatives.
• European Cybersecurity Organisation (ECSO)minorOthersCyberLur, the AEI de Ciberseguridad associated with CONETIC, is integrated in ECSO's governing bodies since 2016, providing international visibility and positioning for the Spanish cybersecurity ecosystem within Europe.
• GAIA / GAMELabsNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC co-developed the GAMELabsNet project with the Centro Español de Logística (CEL) and GAIA, creating immersive technology laboratories (VR/AR/XR) in Spain. The first laboratory opened in Madrid, with another in Bilbao coordinated by GAIA, as part of the Interreg Sudoe European project.
• Hotel H10 TribecaminorOthersCONETIC has an agreement with Hotel H10 Tribeca (4-star, Madrid) offering preferential rates for member associations and associated companies on meeting rooms and hotel stays.
• APP-TC Consortium (Cidatum, ClusterTicAsturias, Cyberlur, Gaia, Ineustar, Itecam, OnTechInnovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC is a participant in the APP-TC (Alianza Público-Privada en Tecnologías Cuánticas) project consortium, which includes regional associations and technology organizations. The project is coordinated by GAIA and funded by Red.es with 4.6M euros (80% Next Generation EU), aimed at developing 36 practical quantum technology applications for strategic productive sectors.
• Agritech (SUDOE) ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC leads the Agritech SUDOE project (Interreg Sudoe, FEDER-funded, 1.99M euros, 2025-2028) alongside AERTIC, Agropolis, Andalucía Marca Digital, Sfcolab, BSA Burdeos, Cidytex, Innovin, Intia, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, and Asaja Málaga. The project aims to accelerate digitalization of small agricultural enterprises across southwest Europe.
• AgrospAI Consortium (Zzircon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONETIC partners with Zzircon in the AgrospAI project (funded by Red.es and Next Generation EU, Sep 2025 - Mar 2026), focused on creating a data ecosystem for agri-food sector AI applications, data interoperability, and training on secure and ethical data use.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: CompTIA is a US-based trade association for the global IT industry, providing certification, advocacy, and member services across the computing technology ecosystem. It is comparable as a broader IT industry membership organization, though it operates globally and emphasizes workforce certification alongside advocacy.
• Orgalim: Orgalim is Europe's federation representing the broader technology industries including electronics, mechanical engineering, and ICT at EU level. It is comparable as a broader European tech industry umbrella engaged by national associations like CONETIC on EU-level advocacy, though covering a wider industrial scope.
• DIGITALEUROPE: DIGITALEUROPE is the broader Brussels-based trade association representing the European digital industry across hardware, software, services, and telecoms. It is comparable as the supranational industry body that CONETIC engages with on EU policy, but operates at much larger scale and across all digital segments.

Regional players

• Syntec Numérique: Syntec Numérique is the French professional federation for digital services, software, and technology consulting firms. It is comparable as the French national counterpart for ICT industry representation, member services, and policy advocacy, though focused primarily on services and software.
• ITI (Information Technology Industry Council): ITI is the US-based global trade association representing the information and communications technology industry, including major US tech multinationals. It is comparable as a national IT industry trade body focused on policy advocacy, though at much larger scale and with a global rather than regional orientation.
• Bitkom: Bitkom is Germany's leading digital industry association, representing over 2,000 member companies across the German ICT sector. It is comparable as the German national counterpart for representing digital industry interests before government and EU institutions, though it operates in a single larger market rather than a multi-regional structure.
• TechUK: TechUK is the UK's technology trade association representing over 900 member companies across the UK digital economy. It is comparable as the UK national trade body for digital industry advocacy and member services, though it does not operate a regional-association federation structure.
• Confindustria Digitale: Confindustria Digitale is the digital industry association within Italy's Confindustria employer federation. It is comparable as the Italian national trade body for digital companies and a parallel national interlocutor for EU digital policy, though it sits within a broader confederation of industries.

Direct peers

• DIGITAL SME: DIGITAL SME is the European association representing ICT SMEs across the EU, of which CONETIC is itself a member. It is directly comparable as the SME-focused umbrella that aggregates national SME associations for EU-level advocacy, mirroring CONETIC's regional-to-national aggregation role.
• AMETIC: AMETIC is Spain's main multisector ICT and digital employers' association, the largest parallel voice for the Spanish ICT industry. It directly competes with CONETIC for member companies, government interlocutor status, and EU policy influence, making it the closest national counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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