On January 24th, the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Industry and Energy will host in Seville a key event exploring the role of space technologies in fostering regional development and European strategic autonomy. This initiative is part of the REGDUALOSA (Reg-ions, Dual Use, and Open Strategic Autonomy), an exploratory research activity of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in collaboration with the Andalusia Regional Governement.
Why a case study in Andalusia?
Andalusia is strategically located in the southern part of Spain, serving as a bridge between Europe and Africa and acting as a crucial gateway to the Mediterranean. Despite being one of Spain's less economically developed regions, it has a burgeoning role in the aerospace and space industries.
The space sector in Andalusia is closely linked to the region's broader industrial and technological development, with its space activities emerging from its strong aerospace foundations. In the Andalusian space map, 196 entities have been identified, 71 of them business together with research groups at the universities of Sevilla, Málaga and Granada and the Spanish National Research Council and Innovation centres such as CATEC.
Andalusian actors play a crucial role in several high-profile space projects, including Spain's participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) missions. The region’s involvement in satellite initiatives highlights its growing importance in the space domain. Furthermore, the establishment of the Spanish Space Agency in Seville underscores Andalusia's pivotal role in Spain's aerospace sector, promising to further catalyse technological advancement and economic growth within the region. The strategic location, combined with a robust network of universities and research centres, enhances its capacity to contribute significantly to Europe's aerospace ambitions.
Objectives of the session
The REGDUALOSA stakeholder consultation at the Andalusian event will bring together key players from the aerospace and digital ecosystem.
The consultation aims to:
- Validate the analysis of the space regional ecosystem proposed by the REGDUALOSAexpert.
- Identify practical challenges and opportunities for funding, collaboration, and innovation.
- Co-develop and provide evidence for policy recommendations to improve future policies and instruments at regional, national and European level to strengthen the space sector, regional development and European strategic autonomy, focusing on synergies, coordination and strategic investments.
- Align local efforts with broader national and European strategies to ensure the region's sustainable growth and integration into the EU's strategic autonomy framework.
Attendance
If you wish to attend, please send an email to sgim [dot] ciemjuntadeandalucia [dot] es (sgim[dot]ciem[at]juntadeandalucia[dot]es)
- space research | defence industry | cooperation policy
- Friday 24 January 2025, 09:30 - 14:15 (CET)
- Spain
Programme
- 24 Jan 2025, 09:30 - 10:00 (CET)Institutional Welcome
Opening speeches:
- Cristobal Sánchez Morales - Andalusia Regional Vice Minister for Industry and Energy
- Mikel Landabaso - Director for Fair and Sustainable Economy at the Joint Research Centre, European Commission Seville
- 10:00 - 10:20 (CET)Spanish Space Technology Plan
Jose Maria Pérez – Head of National Programmes at the Spanish Space Agency
- 10:20 - 10:35 (CET)Call for Business Incentives of the Andalusian Ministry of Industry and Energy to support space industry
- Jose Javier Alonso Membrives - General Secretary for Industry and Mining. Regional Ministry of Industry and Energy of Andalusia.
- Elena María Ruiz Agudo - Incentives Head of Department.Regional Ministry of Industry and Energy of Andalusia.
- 10:35 - 10:45 (CET)REGDUALOSA Exploratory Research Activity. The Andalusia Case Study on Space
- Esperanza Caro - Andalucian Regional Ministry of Industry and Energy
- Carmen Sillero Illanes – Senior Economic and Policy Analyst at the Joint Research Centre, European Commission
- 10:45 - 11:00 (CET)The Socio-Technological System of Space Technologies in Europe
Raúl González - University of Leicester (on line)
- 11:00 - 11:15 (CET)ESETA Project: Building the First Official European Space Economy Statistics
Luis Galiano - Economic Analyst at the Joint Research Centre, European Commission
- 11:15 - 11:30 (CET)Complexity Analysis of the Space Industry in Andalusia
Carla Sciarra - Economic Analyst at the Joint Research Centre, European Commission
- 11:30 - 12:00 (CET)Coffee Break
- 12:00 - 14:00 (CET)Stakeholder consultation on the preliminary results of the Andalusia REGDUALOSA case study on Space
Participation of stakeholders from Andalusia's space ecosystem
Melanie Durth - REGDUALOSA Expert
- 14:00 - 14:15 (CET)Final conclusions
Practical information
- When
- Friday 24 January 2025, 09:30 - 14:15 (CET)
- Where
- Aulario de la Consejeria de IndustriaCalle Castelar, 22, Sevilla, Spain
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Description
What is REGDUALOSA?
REGDUALOSA examines how territorial innovation policies can leverage Defence and Dual-Use Industrial investments to enhance regional development. The project aligns with the EU's Open Strategic Autonomy goals and explores three socio-technical systems: space, cybersecurity, and aerial robotics.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding regional financial mechanisms for the dual-use and defence industries.
- Exploring policies for Industrial Dual-Use/Defence Regional Ecosystems.
- Developing evidence-based policy recommendations for future EU frameworks.
Three regions currently lead case studies:
- Podkarpackie (Poland) – Focused on aerial robotics and drones.
- Andalusia (Spain) – Highlighting space technology.
- Estonia – Examining cyber-defence.
Why focus on Space?
The European Union's strategic autonomy is increasingly supported by advancements in space technology, essential for the EU and its Member States' economic, security, and policy frameworks. Space-related services, such as secure communications and positioning, are crucial for the our digitalised economy and addressing geopolitical challenges.
Space assets, including Galileo and Copernicus, enhance the EU's resilience and support its green and digital transitions. The Union Security Connectivity Programme (IRIS²) aims to secure communication channels. The ESA Space Economy Report (2024) reveals an 11% growth in global space budgets, reaching €106 billion, with the EU's public space budget at €11.9 billion. The U.S. leads global space expenditure, with China and Russia also enhancing their capabilities.
REGDUALOSA promotes regional industrial competitiveness and technological innovation while reinforcing EU's defence and security.
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