Andalucia has cemented itself as one of Spain’s leading tech hubs, with 885 tech and innovative companies now operating across the region, generating nearly 9,000 jobs and more than €1billion in annual turnover.
The figures come from the 2026 Regional Report on Tech and Innovative Companies in Andalucia, produced by Scoutyn and backed by the Spanish government and regional administrations.
The report ranks Andalucia as the fifth-largest tech ecosystem in Spain by number of innovative companies, behind only Catalonia, Madrid, Valencia and the Basque Country.
Crucially, however, Andalucia recorded the fastest growth rate among Spain’s top five tech regions.
According to the study, 71 new tech companies were created in Andalucia during 2025, nine more than the previous year.
The total number of technology firms in the region rose by 23.9% in just 12 months, representing the largest percentage increase among Spain’s main innovation hubs.
Employment across the sector surged by almost 40%, while combined turnover jumped 35.1%, surpassing €1billion for the first time.
The ecosystem generated more than €262 million in additional revenue compared to the previous year.
Malaga and Sevilla dominate
Malaga and Sevilla remain the region’s dominant innovation centres and are the only Andalucian cities to appear in Spain’s top 10 tech hubs.
Malaga ranked seventh nationally, with 178 companies, around 2,000 employees and €451 million in turnover.
Seville followed closely behind in eighth place, with 148 firms and roughly 1,900 jobs.
Other growing hubs include Granada (48 companies), Cordoba (47), Almeria (23), Marbella (20) and Huelva (19).
The report also highlights rapid tech growth in smaller municipalities such as Mairena del Aljarafe, Roquetas de Mar, Jerez de la Frontera and Dos Hermanas.
AI and health tech driving growth
The report found that Andalucia now has 475 startups, including 43 scaleups, which are fast-growing firms with significant revenue and employment growth.
Those 43 scaleups alone generate more than 1,500 jobs and over €253million in combined turnover.
Health technology, or eHealth, emerged as Andalucia’s largest tech vertical, with 73 companies operating in the sector.
Artificial intelligence is also growing rapidly.
The region now hosts 45 AI-focused companies and more than 70 founders working specifically in artificial intelligence technologies.
Other major sectors include agrotech, fintech, SaaS, biotech, edtech and traveltech.
Energy-related firms generated the highest total revenue, exceeding €110 million.
Malaga attracting global investment
The report underlines Andalucia’s growing status as one of southern Europe’s emerging technology hubs, driven largely by the expansion of Málaga TechPark and increasing international investment.
Cities such as Malaga continue attracting multinational tech firms, innovation centres and foreign talent, particularly in industries linked to tourism, health, energy and digital transformation.
Andalucian startups raised more than €41 million in investment during 2025 alone.
Since 2016, companies from the region have secured over €442 million in funding.
Among the standout firms mentioned in the report are Freepik, CoverManager, Genially, Wuolah and Kampaoh.
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