Andalusia and Kyoto Join Forces to Drive Technological Innovation in Industry

The Regional Government of Andalusia, through Málaga TechPark, has signed a collaboration agreement with Kyoto Research Park (KRP), a leading technology and industrial centre in Japan, aimed at fostering ongoing cooperation in innovation and technological development. The agreement seeks to promote knowledge transfer, talent training, and business exchange, reinforcing Andalusia as a hub for international collaboration between Asia and Europe.

Carolina España, Minister of Economy, Finance and European Funds and President of Málaga TechPark, described the agreement as a strategic move to position Andalusia as an international benchmark in technology and innovation. “This memorandum of understanding with Kyoto Research Park marks a milestone for the Andalusian innovation ecosystem,” she said, highlighting KRP’s global recognition for excellence in R&D, leadership in robotics, semiconductors, and bioinformatics, and its successful university-industry collaboration model. “It is a model we share and aim to continue promoting through Málaga TechPark, one of the main technology hubs in Southern Europe, committed to knowledge-based development and innovation.”
Málaga TechPark hosts over 715 companies, employs more than 28,000 highly qualified professionals, and generates a cumulative turnover exceeding €42.65 billion. Notable companies include Oracle, IBM, and Ericsson, and it serves as the global headquarters of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP). Soon, it will also host IMEC’s first semiconductor centre outside Belgium, further strengthening Andalusia’s cutting-edge microelectronics capabilities.

The agreement will enable joint projects in strategic sectors, including electric mobility, clean energy, biotechnology, advanced materials, urban sustainability, and digitalization. It also includes mechanisms for the exchange of talent, startups, knowledge, and best practices, connecting universities and technology park management teams.
The signing event, attended by Andalusia’s President Juanma Moreno, KRP’s President Mitsuo Asano, and Executive Director Takayuki Nagai, highlighted the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with Asia while promoting Andalusia as a centre for innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.

Source: Málaga TechPark