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Last February 27th we attended the conference on funding opportunities in the blue economy, held at the Escuela Superior de la Marina Civil in Gijón. Institutions, experts and companies came together to explore how to make the most of European and national funds to drive the maritime sector forward.

Last February 27th we attended the conference on funding opportunities in the blue economy, held at the Escuela Superior de la Marina Civil in Gijón. The event was opened by the Deputy Mayor of our city, Ángela Pumariega Menéndez, who highlighted the strategic relevance of the sector.

Rubén González Rodríguez, director of the Cátedra Milla del Conocimiento: Gijón Azul, reminded us that we are facing a “strategic reality” in which national and European funding are key tools.

To help navigate these funding opportunities, we had the expert insights of:

• Marta Pascual, from the Spanish National Hub of the Atlantic Action Plan
• Isabel Camacho, head of the Blue Economy area
• Elena Barrios, technical advisor at the European Territorial Cooperation General Subdirectorate
• Juan Carlos García Carrasco, National Contact Point for Cluster 5 and delegate in the Committee of the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Programme

Our colleague Alejandro Mier González was present, fostering connections and new projects.

For Castroalonso, returning to this venue has a special meaning: in 2024 we held here an edition of #CSDescubierto dedicated to the naval sector and the blue economy. We reaffirm our commitment: to support the sector through technology, innovation and collaboration.

Thanks to the organization and all participants for creating such a valuable space to learn, connect and activate opportunities.

We keep sailing forward together.

Last Friday we experienced a key event for the digital future of Asturias at the College of Industrial Engineers. Data, talent and collaboration came together to demonstrate that sharing information securely is the path to real innovation.

Last Friday we held a conference at the College of Industrial Engineers of Asturias on the transformative power of data and collaboration. We thank the organizing team for their impeccable coordination.

Dianet Jardines and Lizette Grados, from Castroalonso, explained the concept of data spaces: a model that allows sharing information securely, collaborating without losing control and creating sustainable value.

We shared the event with Marián García Prieto, Daniel Álvarez and Beatriz García Fanjul, and learned about success stories from Asturian organizations such as i4life i+d, ISPA-FINBA and the Smart City Cluster, which demonstrate that the union of data drives the territory forward.

Does your company want to take the next step? At Castroalonso we help you with the data space kit and invite you to be part of DATA X. Contact us.

The kick-off meeting of the TALOS project has been held at IDONIALL, a strategic initiative within the 2025 Scientific Missions promoted by the Government of the Principality of Asturias through the Sekuens Agency. A consortium of companies and technology centers join forces to develop innovations with dual civil and military application.

What makes TALOS different is that it is not just a declaration of intent. This mission lays the groundwork for long-range objectives through tangible actions and real demonstrators in critical areas of the defense sector. What is developed today for this industry has dual-use potential, allowing these technological innovations to also be transferred to the civilian sphere, multiplying the economic impact in our region.

The project involves a top-level consortium made up of GALEO, IDONIAL Centro Tecnológico, Dogram Ingeniería de Documentación Tridimensional, Lessthan3, CIS Robotics, Preon Technologies, TWave, Castroalonso and Signal Software.

At Castroalonso we are proud to be part of this mission, which not only drives innovation in the defense industry, but also opens the door to a future of real opportunities for Asturias. The energy experienced yesterday at the meeting makes it clear that this is only the first step of something much bigger.

When talent, technology and strategy come together, the impact multiplies, both in the defense field and in all those dual applications that can transform entire sectors of our region. It is a privilege to move forward with partners of this level and contribute to a mission that reinforces our technological sovereignty and accelerates industrial modernization.

We are ready to demonstrate that Asturian innovation is key to technological sovereignty and industrial efficiency. With great commitment and enthusiasm, we face this project convinced that it will be the beginning of something even more powerful.

Last Wednesday we participated as speakers at ASTURIAS HUB DE DEFENSA, held at AS5Hub (Gijón), to address the security requirements, certifications and regulations essential for operating in the Defense sector. A key event for Asturian companies seeking to access this field.

Last Wednesday, February 18, our colleagues Dianet Jardines Galcerán and Sofía Álvarez Escobedo participated as guest speakers at ASTURIAS HUB DE DEFENSA, held at AS5Hub (Gijón). The meeting focused on the security requirements, certifications and regulations essential for companies wishing to operate in the Defense sector.

During the session, they addressed a critical aspect: the management of classified information, the necessary authorizations for its handling (HSEM, HSES and HPS) and the most common mistakes made by SMEs when facing such specific regulations.

It was a privilege to share the event with Mario J. from GOVERTIS | Telefónica Tech, who delved into ENS, ISO 27001 and international certifications, and with Mario Martín from AsturCON.tech | Guardia Civil, who provided a very practical perspective on the most common risks in this area and the communication channels with the competent authorities.

Accessing defense projects does not depend solely on technical capacity. Without the proper security clearance, without solid internal procedures and without a real culture of information protection, it is simply not possible to compete. In an increasingly demanding geopolitical and regulatory context, compliance is not just a legal obligation: it is a strategic positioning factor.

If your company is considering certifying in information security, at Castroalonso we assist in these processes: internal security audits, clearances, certifications and structuring of security governance models.

We continue working to strengthen the capabilities of Asturian industry and facilitate its access to the Defense sector.

Next January 29, the 1st National Data Spaces Meeting: sharing data, building the future will take place, an online event that will bring together the main players in the data economy field in Spain.

The event will feature interventions by ministers Óscar López (Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service) and Mónica García (Ministry of Health), along with Raquel Yotti, commissioner of the PERTE for Advanced Health; Juan Fernando Muñoz, general secretary of Digital Health; and Noemi Civicos, general director of Digital Health.

Also participating will be professionals from Red.es, data space promoters and applicants for the Data Spaces Kit, as well as María González Veracruz (Secretariat of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence). From datos.gob.es – General Directorate of Data, Ruth del Campo will present the National Health Data Space (ENDS), while Antonio Alcolea Muñoz and Carlos Alonso Peña will serve as moderators for the round tables.

The meeting will address real use cases that demonstrate how data spaces make it possible to detect, prevent and make intelligent decisions based on shared information, improving people’s lives and driving businesses and administrations forward. Sectors such as health, agrifood and mobility are already taking advantage of these opportunities to anticipate infectious outbreaks, prevent pests or optimize services, among other examples.

At Castroalonso we closely follow these advances because we are convinced that the data economy and data spaces are key to building the future.

Last Thursday, a new edition of Ciberseguridad al Descubierto was held at the Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes in Gijón. This is a benchmark annual event that we have been organizing continuously for the past seven years, with the aim of raising awareness, educating, and promoting cybersecurity from a cross-cutting, practical, and multidisciplinary perspective.

Over the course of these editions, the event has become a meeting point for professionals from different fields, combining technical, organizational, legal, and strategic approaches, and encouraging the exchange of knowledge and real-world experiences in the field of information security.

On this occasion, the event placed a special focus on the healthcare sector, a critical and particularly sensitive area due to the value of the information it manages, the growing digitalization of clinical and care services, and the direct impact that a cybersecurity incident can have on continuity of care and patient safety. During the event, the main current challenges facing healthcare in terms of cybersecurity were addressed, along with emerging threats, best practices, and the need to foster a strong security culture at all levels of the organization.

Hosting Ciberseguridad al Descubierto at the Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes reinforces the commitment to the protection of systems, data, and people, highlighting the importance of collaboration among professionals, institutions, and disciplines to successfully tackle current and future cybersecurity challenges, especially in sectors as essential as healthcare.

Castroalonso will be present at the third day of Data Week in Asturias, where our colleague Dianet Jardines Galcerán will share her expertise in a panel dedicated to data governance, artificial intelligence and data spaces.

Castroalonso joins the third day of Data Week in Asturias, a benchmark event aimed at promoting strategic data management and collaboration between public administrations and companies. Tomorrow, December 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Gijón Science and Technology Park (AS5-Hub building), our colleague Dianet Jardines Galcerán will take part in a discussion panel focused on data governance, compliance in data spaces, artificial intelligence applied to public administration, and the role of data spaces as a driver of the digital economy. An opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and strengthen the path toward more innovative and intelligent organizations.

Last Friday, our colleague Dámaso Sánchez took part in the workshop “Opportunities and Roles in the Blue Chain”, held at the Visitors’ Building of the Port of Gijón and organized by ASATA and the Port Authority of Gijón within the framework of the European project #BluePoint.

The event brought together companies, social economy entities, and entrepreneurial ecosystem agents with a shared goal: turning marine plastic pollution into new business opportunities. Through participatory dynamics and innovative tools, attendees explored synergies and potential collaborations to advance toward a more circular and sustainable management of marine resources. Our organization values the opportunity to take part in this co-creation space and reaffirms its commitment to the blue economy and sustainability in Asturias.

On November 11th, 12th, and 13th, the Computer Science Conference will be held at IES Nº1 in Gijón, where our colleagues Dianet Jardines and Álvaro Sebastián Acosta will take part as speakers in one of the scheduled talks, which will take place on Wednesday, November 12th, at 10:00 a.m.

The presentations at the Conference aim to showcase emerging areas in the field of computer science, share firsthand the professional experiences of former vocational training students, and promote a close relationship among the different participants in the educational process: students, the educational center, and companies.

The event also featured the presence of other Asturian representatives from the sector, such as Asturias Hub Defensa (an association formed by more than 50 large companies and SMEs) and the companies Pixels Hub, Signal Software, and SBP.

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On November 14, Avilés will host the celebration of World Quality Day, in a session focused on cybersecurity that will feature leading figures from the sector, including Cristina Caldueño, Chief Operating Officer at Castroalonso.

On November 14 at 9:30 a.m., Avilés will be the venue for a special event marking World Quality Day, dedicated to #Cybersecurity. Cristina Caldueño, Chief Operating Officer at Castroalonso, will take part in a roundtable discussion alongside experts such as Santos González, Director of the Castroalonso Chair of Cybersecurity and Digital Environment; Enrique Pérez de Tena, from the Joint Cyberspace Command (MCCE); and Félix A. Barrio, General Director of INCIBE. Moderated by Olalla Pena Fraga, the session will explore the challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity in both business and public sectors, highlighting the role of innovation and quality in digital protection.

Our COO, Cristina Fernández, is featured in the 25th-anniversary special of the Gijón Science and Technology Park, highlighting the role of women driving innovation and digital transformation in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Gijón Science and Technology Park, La Nueva España brought together several women leading cutting-edge projects from this innovation ecosystem. Among them is our COO and founder, Cristina Fernández, who joined the PCTG in 2019 and emphasizes “the transformative environment that fosters collaboration between science, humanities, business, and technology.” Cristina shares pride with other trailblazing women at the Park for their role in a still male-dominated field, championing the strategic vision, diversity, and genuine commitment to digital transformation that women bring to the tech industry.