• • Deep rooted industrial culture
  • Available and qualified labor force
  • Excellent infrastructure
  • Maximum subsidies allowed by the EU
  • Firm support from the regional authorities
  • Extraordinary quality of life

Deep rooted industrial culture

One of Asturias’ distinguishing features is its established industrial tradition, reflected in the high level of commitment of its workers to their employers, low employee turnover and high levels of productivity above the national average.

Available and qualified labor force

The significant investments made in education and training in Asturias have created courses both for training and university education aimed at new investment projects both in industry and related support services

Excellent infrastructure

Aside from the modern highway, railroad, maritime and telecom infrastructure available to the investor, the region also boasts significant technology and knowledge-based infrastructure, with various technology and research centers as well as bodies which supply science and technology services.

Maximum subsidies allowed by the EU

Asturias is an Objective 1 region in the EU and companies which start operations in this region can benefit from non-reimbursable funding for up to 20% of the total investment. There are also grants for the hiring of employees and for training programs, which can be created for companies on a made-to-measure basis.

Firm support from the regional authorities

Through Asturias' development agency IDEPA, the organization responsible for setting up new investment projects, regional authorities offer all the support an investor needs to make the project a reality.

Extraordinary quality of life

An outstanding setting of natural beauty, manageable cities, agreeable climate throughout the year, a wide-ranging and active cultural life, delicious and varied cuisine. All these and many other factors make Asturias an extraordinary place to live.