The Cluster Saúde de Galicia, CSG has begun 2025 with a renewed strategic focus that consolidates its role as the driving force behind the transformation of the health sector in the region. This organization, which brings together more than 100 entities, aims to position Galicia as a global benchmark in innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in the healthcare field.
With a multidisciplinary network that includes universities, technology centers, biomedical foundations, public agencies, multinationals, SMEs and patient associations, the CSG is designed to address the entire value chain of the sector. This collaborative model makes it possible to face the challenges of the future with a comprehensive and articulated vision.
Collaboration with GAIN: a strategy for the consolidation of the biotech sector
The Galician Biotechnology Sector Consolidation Strategy, developed in collaboration with the Galician Innovation Agency (GAIN), aims to position the region as a reference hub for biotechnology. This plan promotes the use and application of biotechnology in all economic sectors and fosters a collaborative ecosystem that favors entrepreneurship, growth and the attraction of companies to Galicia. The CSG expands the services offered to the regional biotech ecosystem, especially in innovation, strengthening its international positioning as a prominent biotech region and promoting the transfer of knowledge among key stakeholders in the sector.
RePo-SUDOE Project: innovation in “drug repurposing”.
One of the key initiatives for 2025 is the RePo-SUDOE project, which seeks to turn the SUDOE area (Southwest Europe: Portugal, Spain and France) into a European leader in drug repurposing. This program develops and disseminates advanced technologies to increase the competitiveness of the health sector and attract specialized talent.
The CSG leads the communication management of the project, disseminating its progress and results through multiple channels. It also organizes events to engage stakeholders, expanding the impact and visibility of this initiative at the European level.
EDIH DATAlife: supporting SMEs in the adoption of disruptive technologies
The CSG continues its participation in the EDIH DATAlife project, which supports the implementation of disruptive technologies in validation phases, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC) and Internet of Things (IoT), to improve the competitiveness of Galician companies. Through free consulting and proof-of-concept services, the project will facilitate the adoption of these technologies, especially among SMEs, boosting the digitization of the sector.
The CSG plays a key role in this project, offering test-before-invest services through living labs, facilitating the participation of stakeholders and promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure the success of the initiative.
RIES 2025 Forum: an unmissable event
Another highlight of the calendar is the 10th Edition of the Forum RIES 2025, scheduled for the end of the year. This event, which celebrates its tenth anniversary, has become a key space for debate on the future of the health sector.
The 2025 edition promises to be a special milestone, with an agenda that will include the presentation of the sector’s most innovative initiatives, panel discussions with international thought leaders, round tables, and forums designed to explore the main challenges and opportunities within the healthcare ecosystem. In addition, this edition is expected to be a key platform for forging new strategic alliances between companies, academic institutions, and public organizations.
The Forum RIES reaffirms its position as an essential meeting point for the sector’s stakeholders, strengthening collaboration and fostering the creation of synergies that drive innovation and development in the region.
With experience from 72 Innovation Projects, the Cluster Saúde de Galicia, CSG faces this new year with an ambitious vision. Its commitment to collaboration, innovation and talent development reaffirms its dedication to making Galicia a global health leader.
“We want Galicia and health to be synonymous with excellence,” says Iván Rarís Filgueira, manager of the CSG. With innovative initiatives and a clear strategic plan, the cluster is moving forward confidently toward this goal, reaffirming its role as a catalyst for progress in the health sector.
