Galicia Names Alternative Proteins a Priority in €805M Regional Biotech Plan

The regional government of Galicia in Spain has approved a biotechnology strategy running from 2026 to 2030 that commits €805 million to the sector, with a focus on alternative proteins, including cultivated meat. The plan, developed in collaboration with the Galician Innovation Agency and Bioga, sets out four priority sectors: pharmaceuticals, the blue economy, bioeconomy and forestry, and agrifood technology. Roughly €572 million of the total investment will come from public funding, with an additional €233 million expected from private capital.

Galicia has already positioned itself as a manufacturing base for plant-based proteins, with a new plant-based protein facility set to begin operations in late 2026. The region's biotechnology ecosystem includes over 160 active organizations, universities, research centers, and technology clusters. The government aims to support companies in the sector through funding calls and a business accelerator, with a focus on scientific talent, technology transfer, industrial scale-up, strategic financing, and international positioning.