Agencia Sekuens

Name

Agencia Sekuens

Legal name

Agencia de Ciencia, Competitividad Empresarial e Innovación Asturiana (Sekuens)

Website

https://sekuens.es

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Economic Development and Innovation Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Finance & Blended Finance Facilities (BPADAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Development Finance, Guarantees & Blended Finance Programs (BPADABAM)

Keywords

• Regional innovation agency
• Public R&D funding
• Business competitiveness programs
• European funding management
• Investment attraction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Llanera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Horizonte Europa / European funding programs: SEKUENS acts as a regional managing body for European funding programs including Horizonte Europa. The agency has facilitated over €60 million in Horizonte Europa funding for Asturias. Revenue is derived from program management and regional co-financing rather than commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agencia Sekuens is the public regional development agency of Asturias that administers government and European R&D+i funding programs, provides business support and innovation services, manages industrial spaces and technology parks, and attracts investment to the region. Its portfolio includes funding programs (Primas Proof of Concept, Cheques de Innovación), three innovation hubs (AsDIH for digital, AsMIH for mobility, AsPH4C for circular economy), business incubation for technology-based companies (EBTs), intellectual property services, market intelligence, and the Invest in Asturias platform.

Product overview

Agencia Sekuens is a government agency (formerly IDEPA) offering a unified platform of business support services rather than a single software product. The portfolio includes: the electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) for digital administrative procedures; LÍNEA for industrial space location; three specialized innovation hubs (AsDIH for digital technologies, AsMIH for mobility, AsPH4C for circular economy); funding programs like Primas Proof of Concept and Cheques de Innovación; S3 Asturias strategy framework; a business directory; intellectual property services for patents and trademarks; and support for technology-based companies through EBTs and seedbeds. These services work together to support business creation, growth, innovation, and internationalization across Asturias.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primas Proof of Concept Funding program that supports collaboration between research centers and leading Asturias companies (ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp, WindarRenovables, Gonvarri, Idesa TRC, Química del Nalón) through proof-of-concept projects. Awards subsidies for innovative joint projects between suppliers/research groups and these anchor industrial companies.
• Cheques de Innovación Innovation vouchers supporting SMEs to acquire technological consulting services for innovation projects. Targeted at small and medium enterprises in Asturias seeking expert guidance on innovation initiatives.
• EBTs - Empresas de Base Tecnológica Technology-based company support program including seedbeds and incubation services for new ventures. Supports newly created spin-offs from research institutions and technology-based startups in Asturias with business development resources.
• AsDIH - Asturias Digital Innovation Hub Digital Innovation Hub providing access to advanced digital technologies (AI, IoT, cybersecurity, blockchain) for regional SMEs and public entities. Coordinated by SEKUENS as part of the Asturias innovation ecosystem.
• AsMIH - Asturias Mobility Innovation Hub Mobility Innovation Hub offering scientific-technological capabilities in mobility, including an Acceleration LAB program and business R&D+i projects in the mobility sector. Coordinated by SEKUENS for Asturias.
• AsPH4C - Asturias Paradise Hub 4 Circularity Circular economy hub promoting industrial symbiosis, comprehensive waste recovery through integrated valorization circuits, and a pilot plant network. Coordinated by SEKUENS to support circular economy initiatives in Asturias.
• LÍNEA - Localizador de Espacios Industriales Industrial space locator tool enabling companies to search for available industrial land, facilities, and business parks across Asturias. Provides geolocated information on available industrial real estate for businesses looking to establish operations.
• Sede Electrónica Electronic headquarters providing digital administrative services, permit applications, and official communications with the agency. Certified under Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) at medium category.
• Patentes y Marcas Intellectual property services including patents (national, European, PCT), trademarks (national, EU, international), and industrial designs registration support for Asturian businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Centros de I+D+i Empresariales Support program for business R&D&I centers, providing a network of research facilities and infrastructure for companies seeking to establish or expand corporate research capabilities in Asturias.
• Directorio de Empresas Business directory providing information on companies in Asturias including contact details, activities (CNAE codes), products, certifications, and financial data. A searchable database for market intelligence and business networking.
• Invest in Asturias Portal Dedicated investment attraction portal at www.investinasturias.es targeting international investors. Provides information on regional incentives, business opportunities, sectoral advantages, and site selection support for investors considering Asturias.

Quantifiable outcome

• Horizonte Europa has mobilized over €60 million for Asturias companies and institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022CETP is a European partnership under Horizonte Europa with 66 partners from 30 countries, total budget €561M and €136M EU contribution. SEKUENS co-manages with FICYT to channel regional funding for clean energy transition projects. Annual joint calls are issued (JC2025, JC2026). Regional contribution of €200,000 in 2026.
• Gobierno del Principado de AsturiascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEKUENS is the regional agency of the Government of Asturias. The parent government provides the agency's mandate, funding, and strategic direction. SEKUENS implements government policy for science, competitiveness, and innovation.
• AsDIH - Asturias Digital Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsDIH is the Asturias Digital Innovation Hub, a network coordinated by SEKUENS to provide access to advanced digital technologies (AI, IoT, cybersecurity, blockchain) for regional SMEs and public entities.
• AsMIH - Asturias Mobility Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsMIH is the Asturias Mobility Innovation Hub coordinated by SEKUENS, offering scientific-technological capabilities in mobility, including an Acceleration LAB program and business R&D+i projects in the mobility sector.
• AsPH4C - Asturias Paradise Hub 4 CircularitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsPH4C (Asturias Paradise Hub 4 Circularity) is coordinated by SEKUENS, focusing on industrial symbiosis, circular economy, and comprehensive waste recovery through integrated valorization circuits and a pilot plant network.
• ERA-NET partnerships (M-ERA.NET, MANUNET, S3CHEM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEKUENS participates in multiple ERA-NET networks for joint European R&D programming: M-ERA.NET (materials), MANUNET (manufacturing), S3CHEM (sustainable chemistry), supporting cross-border R&D collaboration for Asturias companies.
• FICYT - Fundación para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigación Científica y la TecnologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFICYT is the Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Research in Asturias. SEKUENS and FICYT co-manage several European programs including CETP joint calls. FICYT provides scientific-technical support and co-administers R&D+i funding programs.
• FADE - Federación Asturiana de EmpresariosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFADE is the Asturian Business Federation. SEKUENS collaborates with FADE on events such as Horizonte Europa sessions and the European Multiannual Financial Framework analysis, reaching a broad base of Asturian businesses.
• EURADAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEURADA is the European Association of Development Agencies. SEKUENS is a member, participating in European networks and projects to connect Asturias businesses with international innovation ecosystems.
• SPIREmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPIRE is a European public-private partnership for sustainable process industry. SEKUENS participates to connect Asturias industry with SPIRE's R&D agenda and European project opportunities in process innovation.
• ArcelorMittalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcelorMittal is a key anchor company (empresa tractora) in Asturias. SEKUENS runs the Primas Proof of Concept program with ArcelorMittal, funding innovative projects from suppliers and research groups. The TARIP project (thermoacoustic heat pump) received €76,339 in subsidy through this collaboration.
• ThyssenkruppmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThyssenkrupp is a tractora company in SEKUENS' Primas Proof of Concept program, collaborating to spur innovation in the Asturian industrial ecosystem.
• WindarRenovablesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindarRenovables participates in SEKUENS' Primas Proof of Concept program as a tractora company supporting innovation in the wind energy and manufacturing sector.
• GonvarrimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGonvarri participates in SEKUENS' Primas Proof of Concept program as a tractora company in Asturias.
• Idesa TRCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdesa TRC participates in SEKUENS' Primas Proof of Concept program as a tractora company in Asturias.
• Química del NalónmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuímica del Nalón participates in SEKUENS' Primas Proof of Concept program as a tractora company in the chemical sector.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEKUENS hosts the Asturias node of the Enterprise Europe Network, providing services to help Asturian SMEs find international business and technology partners, access EU markets, and exploit intellectual property.
• EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEKUENS participates in promoting EUIPO programs including the SME Fund, which provides up to €2,000 for geographic indication registrations for artisanal and industrial products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sodercan - Sociedad para el Desarrollo de Cantabria: Sodercan is Cantabria's regional development company providing financial support, industrial services, and innovation programs to local enterprises. A direct regional peer to SEKUENS with similar intermediation and grant-management activities.
• INFO - Instituto de Fomento de la Región de Murcia: INFO is Murcia's regional development agency offering R&D+i grants, business services, and European program management to regional companies. Another direct Spanish regional peer with comparable portfolio and target customer base.
• IVACE - Institut Valencià de Competitivitat Empresarial: IVACE is Valencia's regional competitiveness agency, providing innovation grants, internationalization support, and industrial development services. A direct Spanish regional peer to SEKUENS with a near-identical mandate.
• SPRI - Sociedad para la Promoción y Reconversión Industrial: SPRI is the Basque Country's regional development agency supporting industrial competitiveness, innovation, and business growth. It is a direct peer to SEKUENS as a Spanish autonomous-community innovation agency offering grants, programs, and innovation services to local SMEs and large industrials.
• ACCIÓ - Generalitat de Catalunya: ACCIÓ is the Catalan government's agency for business competitiveness, providing innovation support, internationalization, and investment attraction in Catalonia. Directly comparable to SEKUENS in mandate and service portfolio at the regional level.
• IGAPE - Instituto Galego de Promoción Económica: IGAPE is Galicia's regional economic promotion institute, financing business creation, innovation, and internationalization for Galician SMEs. Directly comparable as a Spanish regional development agency with overlapping programs.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Ireland: Enterprise Ireland is Ireland's national development agency supporting indigenous enterprise innovation, export, and access to European programs. Comparable as a larger, more established state development agency operating similar intermediation and co-funding programs at country scale.
• EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies: EURADA is the European network of development agencies of which SEKUENS is a member. Comparable as the pan-European umbrella for the same category of regional development agencies that SEKUENS operates within.
• FFG - Austrian Research Promotion Agency: FFG is Austria's national agency for applied research and innovation funding, managing national and EU R&D programs. Comparable in managing innovation grants and intermediating between EU programs and domestic companies.

Others

• IDEPA (predecessor entity): IDEPA was the prior name of SEKUENS itself (renamed June 1, 2023). Listed as the direct continuity predecessor providing the same services under the same legal entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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