The School of Industrial Organisation (EOI), in collaboration with the Galician Regional Government, is offering its Executive Programme in Defence Industry (Galicia), a training course aimed at professionals, managers and companies wishing to strengthen their capabilities in one of the strategic sectors with the greatest growth potential. This initiative forms part of the Regional Government’s commitment to consolidating Galicia as a region with strengthened industrial and business capabilities to access the security and defence market.
The registration deadline is today, 23 March, and the course will begin on 17 April in a blended learning format, with a total duration of 128 hours.
What will you learn on the programme?
The programme is structured around four key thematic blocks, designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the defence industry ecosystem and its opportunities:
Ecosystem and structure of the sector. Understanding how the defence sector is organised, its public and private stakeholders, and governance mechanisms.
Funding instruments and business opportunities. Learn about the main funding mechanisms and models for accessing strategic contracts and programmes.
Programme and contract management. Operational tools for managing contracts and projects within a highly regulated environment.
Innovation and business collaboration. Case studies and strategies to foster innovation, cooperation and business growth within the sector.
High-calibre teaching panel
The Executive Programme features professional experts from the institutional and business sectors, with extensive experience in advocacy, funding and programme management. The involvement of these lecturers provides a practical and up-to-date perspective that facilitates an understanding of the real challenges and opportunities within the sector.
How to register
Interested companies and professionals should submit their application via the programme’s landing page.
The total cost of the programme is €4,400, and thanks to the support of the Xunta de Galicia, the subsidised amount payable by the participant is €660.
Companies linked to the BFAero ecosystem will be eligible for special enrolment terms, enhancing access to this strategic training.
Key training for business growth
This programme represents a unique opportunity for companies and professionals in the aerospace and technology sectors who wish to enhance their skills, expand their network of contacts and access new business opportunities in the defence industry. Make the most of the final day to register and be part of this strategic initiative
The Regional Government of Galicia, through the Regional Ministry of Economy and Industry, has opened the call for applications for grants to help Galician companies position themselves as suppliers in the field of security and defence. This line of support, with a budget of €1.5 million, is aimed at strengthening the presence of Galician businesses in these strategic sectors.
The deadline for submitting applications is 13 May at 2 p.m., or until the available credit has been exhausted. Applications must be submitted electronically using procedure IN519G.
Facilitating access to the defence and security supply chain
The call for proposals aims to support Galician companies in implementing key actions to position themselves in the fields of defence and security. Specifically, it funds actions such as:
The first entry in the Register of Companies of the Directorate-General for Armament and Material (DGAM).
The preparation of technical proposals to participate in national or European defence tenders.
Technical approval of systems and products through trials and tests in accredited laboratories.
Processing security clearances and authorisations with the CNI, both for companies (HSEM) and establishments (HSES).
The implementation of quality management systems in accordance with PECAL/AQAP standards, including consultancy and certification.
The ultimate goal is to prepare Galician companies to advance or diversify into becoming suppliers of goods and services in the security and defence sectors, facilitating their integration into strategic industrial programmes.
Up to €75,000 per beneficiary
The aid is granted on a non-competitive basis and covers up to 80% of the eligible amount, with a maximum of €75,000 per beneficiary. The minimum budget required per action is €3,000.
Eligible items include specialist advisory and consultancy services, technical assistance, laboratory testing and trials, audits and certifications in specific standards, compulsory training and public fees.
In addition, an advance payment of up to 25% of the grant awarded may be requested, subject to the provision of a guarantee. Expenditure may be incurred until November 2026 or October 2027, depending on the corresponding year.
Private companies with legal personality that carry out economic activity and have a place of work in Galicia may benefit, provided that they take the necessary steps to diversify into defence and security through the required certifications, approvals or authorisations.
Call for proposals aligned with the 2025-2030 Strategy
In this context, the 2026 Guide to Certifications in Security, Defence and Aerospace becomes a key complementary tool. The document provides an understanding of the role of certifications in the different links of the value chain and facilitates strategic planning for companies wishing to benefit from IN519G aid, offering a clear overview of requirements, standards and relationships between regulations.
Strategic opportunity for the BFAero ecosystem
For start-ups and companies linked to Business Factory Aero (BFAero), this call represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen their competitive positioning and advance in certification and approval processes that are essential in highly technologically demanding sectors.
The launch of the IN519G grant and the availability of tools such as the Certification Guide thus consolidate a favourable environment for the Galician ecosystem to continue growing and positioning itself as a benchmark in security, defence and aerospace.
Business Factory Aero participated in Invertir en Ciencia SÍ es Rentable, a strategic meeting of scientists, investors and technology-based companies held in Santiago de Compostela, to showcase examples of accelerated companies that reinforce the slogan of this fourth national meeting, organised by UNIRISCO and Xesgalicia.
The companies Vig-Sec DroneandKreios Space participated in a round table discussion to share their experiences on the value of the Business Factory model as a lever for promoting entrepreneurship and science in the service of strategic sectors, moderated by IGAPE.
Along these lines, Noelia Gil, director of operations and co-founder of Vig Sec-Drone, explained the added value of ‘connecting with the Galician ecosystem because it opened many doors for us.’ She also acknowledged that ‘the experts we had access to helped us position ourselves in the market.’
For his part, Jan Mataró, CTO and founder of Kreios Space, explained how they decided to move the company from Catalonia to Galicia: ‘We needed a vacuum chamber to carry out some tests and, thanks to BFAero, we had the support of the Xunta de Galicia through IGAPE and we ended up getting the project off the ground.’ Having a favourable environment of public support, investors and a strong ecosystem encouraged the company to make the move. ‘Initially, eight of us moved, and now there are more than 25 of us.’
Alongside the start-ups, more than 50 speakers analysed investment in deep tech technologies as a driver of economic transformation and social impact, and the need for private capital to boost competitiveness, technological sovereignty and sustainable growth.
Patient investment
During this event, the role of public and private investors was also analysed, as well as the need for investment in science and technology-based companies to be approached as a patient investment.
Vig Sec-Drone and Kreios Space are examples of entrepreneurs with disruptive technology that has generated interest among public and private investors. At the end of 2025, Vig Sec-Drone closed a €1 million investment round to accelerate its growth and consolidate its technology. The round was led by Encomenda Capital Partners SGEIC and included the participation of Lugo Transforma, XesGalicia and Vigo Activo Sociedad de Capital Riesgo.
For its part, Kreios Space closed an €8 million seed investment round led by NATO Innovation Fund and Join Capital, making it the largest European funding round for VLEO technologies. The operation was also backed by other investors, including Xesgalicia, Grow Venture Partners, and Tasivia Global.
The start-ups SLIMOP Space, Eurosafe Systems and H2 Dron Energy, participants in the Business Factory Aero (BFAero), attended the 4th edition of Science for Industry (S4i), held on 28 and 29 January 2026 in Madrid, with the support of the Regional Government of Galicia. This is one of the leading international events in technology transfer and innovation based on Deep Science.
Science for Industry is a meeting point where science connects directly with industry, bringing together start-ups, technology centres, universities, large corporations and investors with the aim of accelerating the market launch of advanced technological solutions.
Galicia, present at an international innovation forum
La participación de las empresas de BFAero se realizó dentro del stand de la Xunta de Galicia, un espacio que reunió a los principales actores del ecosistema tecnológico gallego y que sirvió como plataforma de visibilidad, conexión y generación de oportunidades.
The participation of BFAero companies took place within the stand of the Regional Government of Galicia, a space that brought together the main players in the Galician technological ecosystem and served as a platform for visibility, connection and the generation of opportunities.
During the event, the start-ups had the opportunity to establish contact with investors, technology providers, research centres and potential industrial partners, exploring new avenues for collaboration and knowledge transfer in a highly specialised international environment.
The presence of SLIMOP Space, Eurosafe Systems and H2 Dron Energy at Science for Industry highlights BFAero’s role as a platform connecting innovation, industry and the market, facilitating the participation of its projects in strategic forums that promote collaboration, technology transfer and business growth.
Slimop Space, a start-up promoted by Business Factory Aero (BFAero), received the National Industry Award “Bien hecho en España” in the Industrial Entrepreneurship category from His Majesty King Felipe VI during the 8th National Industry Congress, which is being held until 5 February in Bilbao.
The award recognises start-ups with a strong capacity for innovation in developing industrial projects with high added value that strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, digital transformation and the development of their own productive and technological capabilities.
The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, congratulated the company on receiving the award and highlighted the importance of this recognition for Slimop Space, which is given to newly created companies for their innovative capacity. ‘One of the pillars,’ she said, ‘on which the advanced industrial policy is based, goes hand in hand with the company, the technology and the talent we have and want to attract to Galicia, consolidating us as a leading region in the acceleration of high-impact technological projects.’
This recognition represents significant endorsement of the company’s track record and reinforces BFAero’s role as a platform supporting technological and industrial entrepreneurship geared towards technological sovereignty. BFAero is now a strategic lever for business creation and acceleration within the framework of the Strategic Initiative for Security, Defence and Aerospace 2025-2030, promoted by the Regional Ministry of Economy and Industry, through Igape (Galician Institute for Economic Promotion) and Xesgalicia.
Slimop Space has been part of the Business Factory Aero ecosystem since its sixth edition, in which it participated in the Acceleration track. It has now been selected for the seventh edition of the programme in the Consolidation track.
The first edition of the National Industry Awards, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, recognise business initiatives that stand out for their contribution to strengthening Spanish industry, technological innovation, and the development of solutions with high economic and social impact, making excellence a hallmark of the industry.
BFAero, Spain’s best accelerator according to the Funcas ranking
Recognised for the second consecutive year as the best accelerator in Spain in the Funcas national ranking, the programme has had a strong economic and innovative impact in Galicia.
Since its launch in 2018, it has supported 58 projects, created 15 new technology companies, and promoted the relocation of 13 companies to Galicia and the creation of more than 270 skilled jobs. The projects in the 5th and 6th editions have attracted more than €14 million in investment.
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