SODERCAN, a non-profit public organization, as the Regional Development Agency of Cantabria is the major stakeholder in the region dealing with the promotion of competitiveness and general development of the economy, with companies (especially SMEs) as the main target group of the activities involved. As the institution belongs to the Regional Ministry of Universities, Research, Environment and Social Policy, all the policies aimed at the promotion of Research and development amongst companies, increasing competitiveness through internationalization, and encouragement of entrepreneurship pass through the executive role of SODERCAN.

SODERCAN has a deep knowledge of Cantabria’s industrial sector, after 25 years of intense and direct link with regional companies. It has also a great experience in managing R&D and innovation strategies for SMEs, entrepreneurs and setting up business cooperation structures.