Navarra is well-known for its excellent healthcare services in Spain. Fed by this healthcare sector and future trends, the biopharamaceuticals sector is immensely relevant scientifically and technologically in Navarre with a very high specialization index of 265 and 227 (in comparison to the European average of 100) in biotechnology and pharmaceutical products, respectively. The distribution of patents between 2008 and 2014 was 8.3% and 9.7% of the total patents respectively (the second leading sector in patents).
To this end, Navarre has a dozen companies that manufacture medical equipment and healthcare technology. The sector has enjoyed increased exportation with a potential for further growth, producing 3.7% of all patents between 2008 and 2014, with a 19% increase over said period.
It is an innovative industry that aims for the following objectives:
You can find more information on the importance of this sector in the 2020 Navarre Industrial Plan.
If you would like to be a part of this Forum, just complete the membership form and you’ll get personalized mailings with relevant European information on this sector. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the face-to-face Forums organized.
The catalogue includes examples of Navarran companies that promote a more circular economy and seek international cooperation. If you are interested in being included, contact Montse Guerrero mguerrero@ain.es
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The 2021-2024 Foreign Action Plan will have as its main mission to position Navarra in Europe and the world as a global actor that seeks alliances and cooperation for the benefit of its community. The deadline to participate is June 27, 2021. Contributions can be made through the following survey, contribution forum of the portal or email: accionexterior@navarra.es
The STAR-IDAZ International Research Consortium (STAR-IDAZ IRC) was established in 2016 to coordinate research activities at the international level, to speed up the development of new and improved animal health strategies for priority diseases/infections/issues of animals. The goal of the initiative is to deliver improved control tools and strategies, including candidate vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and other animal health products and procedures and/or key scientific information and tools.