The strong support for institutions is reflected in the many economic promotion programs developed in the region and aimed at industries and industrial services.
In addition to direct subsidies for productive investment, Asturias has programs that encourage RDI, training and internationalization. Asturias has access to European aid programs aimed at promoting regional competitiveness.
Asturias has a highly qualified workforce and a strong industrial tradition.
The University of Oviedo, with three campuses in the region and the network of Vocational Training Centers, offers companies a broad range of possibilities to collaborate on designing and developing projects.
The Entrepreneurial Culture Promotion program and Asturias Network of Technological Centers encourage business transformation, promoting talent, innovation and creativity.
Competitive labor costs at national and European levels.
Low worker turnover, with high involvement work practices.
Industrial land availability in business parks located in the main economic activity centers.
Asturias Logistical and Industrial Activity Zone (ZALIA), very close to the Port of Gijón and to the main transportation hubs.
Asturias Technology Park, Gijón Science Technology Park and Avilés Innovation Island Technology Park.
Competitive costs for office rentals and industrial warehousing.
Public development spaces equipped for advanced services companies.
Broadband access throughout the territory.
Asturias is a net exporter of electrical power.
Less than two hours by air from Europe's leading economic and financial centers.
Two ports: the Port of Gijón and the Port of Avilés, preferred for their excellent geographic location in the center of the European facade, and specifically advantageous to international traffic between the America, northern Europe and Africa.
Asturias has 5,053 km of roads, of which 450+ km are expressways and freeways. There are also two rail networks that connect the region with the central plateau and the Cantabrian coast.
Its outstanding climate, respect for the environment and cultural traditions, high level of services and urban quality of life make Asturias a true paradise to live and work in.
The region offers countless recreational options that combine mountain and sea, a rich cultural and artistic heritage and internationally renowned cuisine. (nine Michelin stars in 2019).
Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, is among the cleanest cities in Europe and is famous for its public spaces. In the first half of 2019, Asturias broke its own record for number of visitors.
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