The Government of the Canary Islands has expressed its support for Clúster Agrotech Canarias, an initiative bringing together businesses, primary sector organisations, research centres and technology organisations to promote innovation and improve the competitiveness of farming in the Canary Islands.
On 16 January, the Deputy Minister for the Primary Sector, Eduardo García, met with the Clúster’s president, Federico Cuyás, and members of its Board of Directors to learn about the main areas of work and projects being developed by the association, which was established in July 2025.
The meeting revealed a shared view on the need to accelerate the adoption of technology and knowledge in agriculture, particularly in response to challenges such as efficient water management, rising production costs, sustainability and adaptation to the particular conditions of the islands.
Innovation and collaboration to transform the sector
Clúster Agrotech Canarias was established as a space for collaboration between agricultural businesses, cooperatives, technology start-ups, universities, research centres and public authorities.
Its purpose is to facilitate the development of joint projects, bring technological solutions to agricultural holdings and help ensure that advances in research and innovation have practical applications on farms.
In this context, the Deputy Minister stressed that the Canary Islands must strengthen their competitiveness through quality, digitalisation and the application of knowledge, rather than relying solely on production volumes.
Federico Cuyás, in turn, thanked the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty for its support and underlined the importance of developing solutions adapted to the real needs of the Canary Islands’ primary sector.
From collaboration to projects
The meeting covered the Clúster’s areas of activity, including six initiatives already submitted to regional and European calls for proposals, as well as working groups focused on digitalisation, sustainability, water resource management and climate resilience.
Technological fields identified for future initiatives include robotics, sensor technology, the internet of things and artificial intelligence, with potential applications in agricultural planning, resource optimisation and pest management.
The meeting strengthened dialogue between the regional government and the Canary Islands’ agritech ecosystem, with the shared aim of bringing innovation closer to farming needs and creating new opportunities for collaboration.
