Under the leadership of Finance Minister Kissy Chandiramani, Ceuta concluded its Ceuta Tech Tour 2025 with a spectacular event at the Palacio de la Asamblea, firmly establishing the city as a national technology hub. The week-long roadshow—branded “Connecting Innovation”—had previously showcased Ceuta’s fiscal advantages, legal certainty and rapidly expanding digital ecosystem in Seville, Málaga and Madrid before returning home for a closing ceremony that brought together investors, entrepreneurs, public officials and industry experts.
The ceremony opened with remarks by Chandiramani, who declared that “the digital sector already accounts for 10 % of Ceuta’s GDP—and this is only the beginning.” She highlighted flagship projects including:
- Avangreen’s green data center, now backed by an additional €40 million investment.
- Odissea, the new tech incubator at the port, fast-tracking startup growth.
- Telefónica’s Open Future program, supporting dozens of local ventures.
- Strategic alliances with the University of Granada in AI and cybersecurity, and the integration of online gaming, e-commerce and IoT services.
“Investors arrive for our tax incentives, but they stay for the talent and work ethic here. We’re rolling out the red carpet for every visionary project,” Chandiramani affirmed.
Karim Bulaix, President of Ceuta’s Chamber of Commerce, underscored the breakneck pace of Ceuta’s transformation. “This isn’t a rehash of what you’ve heard in Málaga, Seville or Madrid—you must see it for yourselves,” he urged. Bulaix detailed upcoming developments such as the Templus data center, Avangreen’s photovoltaic plant and a forthcoming AI incubator in partnership with the University of Granada, warning: “If you wait six months, you’ll miss the chance to lead.”
Cristina Pérez, the Spanish Government’s Delegate in Ceuta, stressed the city’s legal certainty and European framework: “Ceuta is Spanish and European—our rules are crystal-clear, a vital assurance for investors.” She also reaffirmed Madrid’s support for the submarine cable project, due to go live by summer’s end, dramatically boosting Ceuta’s connectivity.
From a technical and fiscal perspective, Alberto García Varela of EY praised Ceuta’s leap from an analog past to a digital future, spurred by pandemic challenges and border closures.
“With operating costs 33 % below the national average—plus corporate, personal income and customs incentives—Ceuta’s tax regime is a best-kept secret already fueling gaming, logistics and e-commerce growth.”
The event also featured the NETTECH Awards, recognizing outstanding Ceuta-based startups in telecommunications, fintech and Industry 4.0; the jury lauded their “innovation capacity and commitment to local development.”
A keynote by Paco Ávila, President of Utamed, capped the ceremony, reminding attendees that “Ceuta now competes with Spain’s top tech centers” and urging continued focus on home-grown talent and high-impact social projects.
Looking ahead, Ceuta unveiled plans for:
- A one-stop investment window, streamlining permits and incentives.
- A permanent business-match forum connecting local and international players.
- A series of European roadshows in 2026 to extend Ceuta’s reach.
With CETEC’s backing and unified support from government and industry, Ceuta isn’t just the next digital hotspot—it’s setting the standard for tax competitiveness, talent cultivation and connectivity in Southern Europe.
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