Fran González and Ricardo Domínguez have signed a protocol that establishes the bases of collaboration of both entities in the field of the Blue Economy
The State delegate in the Cádiz Free Trade Zone, Fran González, and the president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez, have signed today a protocol of intentions that establishes the bases for the collaboration of both entities around the Blue Economy, collaboration that would include the installation of a Navantia innovation space in the new Incubazul Base Zone building, where the signing took place today.
For 10 years, Navantia has had important activity in the field of renewable energies, offshore wind and green hydrogen, through its business division Navantia Seanergies, and promotes the development of the industrial fabric and competitiveness in the green energy sector through the development of an open and collaborative innovation model with its center of excellence “Navantia Seanergies COEX Green Energies”. Zona Franca, for its part, through Incubazul, is promoting Blue Economy projects, some of which are linked to offshore wind and the manufacturing of its components.
With today's signing, Navantia joins the Blue Economy and innovation ecosystem that is shaping the Cádiz Free Trade Zone with its new industry 4.0 model and its Incubazul and Blue Core projects and that is consolidating the province of Cádiz as a hub of the blue sector.
Fran González has accompanied Ricardo Domínguez on a tour of the facilities, showing him the different details, aesthetics and features of the building, which has a total constructed area of 1,951.33 m2 and 1,415.73 m2 of terraces and open spaces distributed over three floors and the ground floor and where sustainability, innovation and comfort predominate.
The delegate of the Free Zone has expressed his satisfaction with the agreement and has pointed out that "today's signing begins a stage of collaboration and joint work that will benefit the business fabric of the entire area of influence. I have always said that the union makes us stronger and this alliance represents an enormous reinforcement of our ecosystem, which will take great advantage of the presence of a driving entity like Navantia."
Fran González has highlighted the quality of the construction of the new building, made with recycled maritime containers, "and this is also reflected in Navantia's commitment to our facilities and in the choice of this iconic property to create an innovation space linked to its COEX Green Energies center of excellence. All of this will greatly benefit this area of the city of Cádiz, which has already initiated a change with the inauguration of the Incubazul Base Zone building."
For his part, Ricardo Domínguez has highlighted Navantia's commitment to "act as a driver of open innovation, knowledge and collaboration of all actors linked to the sea, in order to promote the blue economy." “Our commitment to sustainability and green energy is best expressed in Navantia Seanergies and its center of excellence, which will collaborate with Zona Franca to promote industry and innovation in this area.”
The new innovation space represents an opportunity for Navantia to enhance collaboration with startups, research centers and key agents in the sector, being part of one of the most relevant initiatives of the national blue economy. At the same time, the integration of Navantia into the Incubazul Base Zone building will enrich facilities that have already received very positive reviews both for their architectural originality and for the quality and modernity of their services and benefits, since it has an auditorium for holding events, coworking rooms, meeting and training rooms, offices, a technological laboratory and different spaces for exchanging information and experiences, including a restaurant area and a residential area. The dynamic configuration of the building shows the priority given to free spaces, the commitment to sustainability and interconnection.
Navantia Seanergies is the division created by Navantia to contribute to the development of green energies, through the construction of elements for offshore wind energy parks and the development of hydrogen as an energy transport vector. Navantia Seanergies, which was born from synergies with the other divisions of the public shipbuilding and high-tech systems integration company, is a provider of all types of foundation solutions for offshore wind farms and substations and represents a solid industrial ally, with proven experience, capacity for innovation, modern facilities and a consolidated value chain at the service of the energy transition.