Presentation of the report “The state of Agrifoodtech in Spain 2025”
Description
On December 3, 2025 , the ICEX Auditorium (P.º de la Castellana, 278, Madrid) will host the presentation of the 6th edition of the report “The State of Agrifoodtech in Spain” , a document that has become the national reference on innovation and technology in the food system .
The report, prepared by Eatable Adventures with institutional support from ICEX , offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, trends, and prospects of the Spanish Agrifoodtech ecosystem . This new edition delves into how investment, digitalization, and collaboration between startups, corporations, and technology centers are transforming the agri-food sector .
A key meeting point for the innovative agri-food ecosystem
During the event, the main indicators of the Spanish Agrifoodtech ecosystem will be presented, including:
- The evolution of investment and number of active startups .
- The fastest growing technological areas include food biotechnology, robotics, traceability, and value chain sustainability.
- Success stories and strategic collaborations between traditional industry and new technology companies.
In addition, emerging trends in food innovation will be analyzed — from new ingredients and alternative proteins to precision agriculture and circular economy models — that are driving the transformation of the sector.
With this sixth edition, Eatable Adventures and ICEX reaffirm their commitment to boosting the Spanish Agrifoodtech ecosystem, promoting knowledge transfer, investment in innovation and the global competitiveness of the agrifood sector .
AGENDA:
10:00 AM (CET) | ICEX Auditorium Pº de la Castellana, 278. Madrid
10:15 | Institutional greeting. María Naranjo, Director of the Food Industry, ICEX.
10:20 | Introduction. José Luis Cabañero, CEO, Eatable Adventures.
10:40 | Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report. Rodrigo Alonso, Partnership & Manager Ecosystem, Eatable Adventures. Sophie Dschoutezo, Ecosystem Associate, Eatable Adventures.
11:00 | Institutional support for the Agrifoodtech ecosystem. María Naranjo, Director of the Food Industry, ICEX.
11:15 | Strategic Investment: The adoption of Critical Technologies as an engine for the maturity of the Spanish food system
- Héctor Barbarin, General Director, CNTA
Ricardo García Lorenzo, Director, Cajamar Innova
Pedro Arenas Barreiro, Director of Strategic Projects and Corporate Development, CEAMSA
Iria Varela Campo, FATE Board Member, ODS Protein
Moderator: Valentín García, VP Strategic Innovation, Eatable Adventures
12:00 | Closing remarks & Networking