This combination of scale, investment, technological specialization, and public-private partnership explains why the Málaga facility is no longer seen just as a successful business park, but as a central piece in the repositioning of the Andalusian economy. Thus, the 2025 balance leaves a difficult-to-dispute conclusion: Málaga TechPark has ceased to be a promise to become a structural actor in regional development. Mayor Francisco de la Torre noted precisely that the companies based there account for more than a third of the economic activity of the capital of Málaga, a sign of the central place the park has come to occupy within the local productive fabric. Another relevant data point is talent retention. The Counselor for Economy, Finance and European Funds of the Junta de Andalucía, Carolina España, highlighted at the board meeting that the complex managed to sustain an expansionary trajectory even in an international context fraught with uncertainty, and emphasized that the cumulative impact of the facility since its creation already exceeds 47.5 billion euros. The effect of that expansion is already being felt directly in the territorial economy. Of that total, 54.5 million came from the private sector, a data point showing to what extent companies continue to bet on the park's potential. The technology park reached a global turnover of 4.896 billion euros, representing a growth of 17.11% compared to the previous year, while total employment reached 29,016 workers, with 1,088 new positions incorporated in just twelve months. This jump not only confirms the dynamism of the Málaga ecosystem, but also its growing weight within the Andalusian and Spanish economy. Growth is not limited to business volume. Currently, 719 companies and institutions operate in the park, in a business community that continues to expand with a focus on high-value-added activities, applied research, and technological development. The project advanced in January with the opening of the public tender process to build the future microelectronics center, driven by the Sociedad Estatal para la Transformación Tecnológica, with an initial investment of 190 million euros and a planned start of construction in January 2027. The park's international projection is also supported by its growing global dimension. Málaga TechPark hosts companies from 22 countries and about 8,000 workers linked to this international dimension, reinforcing its status as a platform for attracting capital, innovation, and knowledge. 94% of the park's workers reside in the province, reflecting a strong capacity for territorial anchoring of technological activity. Investment in R&D also advanced, exceeding 255 million euros, with a growth of 36.2%, and generated 3,275 direct jobs in research, an indicator especially sensitive for measuring the real technological density of the ecosystem. One of the engines of the new cycle is the microelectronics and telecommunications sector, which concentrates 52% of the park's total employment and reinforces Málaga's projection as a strategic node in the global race for semiconductors. In other words, the park's growth not only attracts investment and companies, but also orders qualified employment, anchors the population, and strengthens the economic fabric of the entire province. Investment accompanied this expansion. During 2025, 56.5 million euros were allocated to new projects, which represents an increase of 52.7% compared to the previous year. Málaga - March 16, 2026 - Total News Agency - TNA -. Málaga TechPark closed 2025 with record figures that consolidate its transformation into one of the main innovation hubs in Southern Europe. In this regard, the arrival of IMEC, the Belgian multinational leader in microchip research, stands out, which will establish its first headquarters in Spain in the park. According to studies presented by the park and disseminated by Andalusian authorities, Málaga TechPark generates 2.33% of the Andalusian GDP, 10.68% of the province's GDP, and nearly 35% of the city of Málaga's GDP. Six out of ten employees live in the capital of Málaga, while the rest are mainly distributed between the Western Costa del Sol, the Guadalhorce Valley, and the Axarquía. And on that map, Málaga is no longer on the margins: it is beginning to occupy its own place. With more turnover, more employment, more investment, and a strong bet on semiconductors, research, and talent, the so-called 'Silicon Valley of Málaga' is accelerating its maturation at a time when Europe is seeking to strengthen its technological autonomy.
