Invest in Álava
Alava is a widely recognised investment destination in the fields of industry and logistics. The region’s development strategy focuses on promoting resources aimed at implementing innovative activities, prioritising sustainable growth with respect for the environment.
90 QUALITY INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Alava is home to around 90 business parks, which are promoted and maintained by regional entities that dedicate significant resources to ensure the competitive positioning of these facilities. In addition to AAD, other organisations offering industrial land in the region include:
: Sprilur, Alava Technology Park, Gilsa, Arabako Industrialdea, Arasur, CTVi
TAX BENEFITS
Álava offers competitive tax advantages, such as a reduced Corporate Tax rate and deductions for R&D, innovation, and sustainability. This is made possible by its special tax regime within Spain.
INVESTMENT SUPPORT
The Basque Government and the Provincial Government of Alava provide a wide range of support to advance R&D, innovation, industrial development, digitalisation, internationalisation, energy transition, and advanced management in Alava.
+200 INDUSTRIAL SPACES
Álava offers over 200 spaces for rent or purchase in its 5 main industrial zones, including offices, warehouses and land. All available properties can be found using our Site Finder.
LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURES & CONNECTIVITY
Alava is located at a strategic point on the Trans-European Transport Network between the Atlantic Corridor and the Cantabrian-Mediterranean Corridor. With access to Bilbao and Pasaia ports, it plays a key role in connecting Europe and North Africa.
AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM
The Basque Country has over 1,000 active startups with an 80% survival rate. Álava leads Spain in entrepreneurship (2020 Index) and offers programs like Emprender en Álava and Ekintzaile, providing up to €250,000 in funding and expert support.
RECRUITMENT AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
Technical and educational resources adapted to the needs of innovation, entrepreneurship and internationalisation of local industry: dual qualifications at university and higher vocational training level, specialised training for researchers and PhDs, and customised training programs for the development of a wide number of projects.
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Alava offers innovative training opportunities, for its new qualifications on the one hand—including degrees in car manufacturing and digital industry—and its dual apprenticeship system on the other. Vocational training and university studies come together in a joint training program that ensures their seamless and effective interaction.
Vocational Training has been popular in Alava for over 70 years. Both the private network EGIBIDE and the public network IKASLAN form the Basque model of Vocational Training, internationally renowned for its innovative capacity, its connections with the productive realm, and the way in which the training centres themselves foster entrepreneurial culture and the creation of companies. In addition, it is a reference for its implementation of new methodologies, such as High Performance Cycles, a collaborative learning approach based on challenges.
The UPV/EHU, UNED, Deusto-Egibide and Euneiz (European University Gasteiz, currently under construction), offer a collective prospectus of 60 university degrees in Engineering and Industry 4.0, Pharmacy, Humanities, Health, Sports, Digital Contents and Creative Industries.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is home to two top university research centers: the Lascaray Research Center (Biosciences and Quality of Life) and the more recently established Micaela Portilla Research Center, specialising in Social Sciences and Humanities.
