# Castilla y León research and innovation investment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/castilla-y-len-research-and-innovation-investment
> Updated: 2026-08-26T22:01:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D+i) investment in Castilla y León reached 1,022 million euros in 2024, representing 1.37 percent of the region's GDP. This figure marks a slight increase of 58.7 million euros compared to the previous year, with the business sector accounting for 60 percent of the total investment.

In the agricultural sector, the regional government is promoting innovation and investment to strengthen the potato industry. For example, Patatas Meléndez has invested over 50 million euros to implement Industry 4.0 technologies, including automation, robotics, and data analysis, to improve traceability and operational efficiency. The regional administration aims to support such projects to increase the productive capacity and added value of the local agri-food industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Castilla y León promotes potato sector innovation and investment

The Castilla y León government is promoting innovation in the potato sector, highlighted by Patatas Meléndez's 50 million euro investment in Industry 4.0 technologies like robotics and automation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-y-len-promotes-potato-sector-innovation-and-investment

### 2026-08-21: Castilla y León R&D investment reaches 1,022 million euros in 2024

Castilla y León's R&D+i investment rose to 1,022 million euros in 2024, representing 1.37% of its GDP, driven largely by the business sector and RIS3 strategic funding.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-y-len-rd-investment-reaches-1022-million-euros-in-2024

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