The Link CPI event brings together administrations and companies in Seville to explain how to access innovation tenders in health, sustainability or space. SILO will open an office in the city in the coming weeks.
The Antares Chamber Club of Seville hosted the Link CPI – Andalucía Edition event on 24 September 2026, a meeting organised by the Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO) to connect Seville companies with public procurement of innovation (CPI) opportunities.
The CPI is a procurement method that allows administrations to purchase technological solutions that do not yet exist in the market. During the session, practical steps to participate in these processes were detailed, and the real challenges faced by public buyers in Andalusia in sectors such as health, sustainability, and space were discussed.
The president of the Seville Chamber of Commerce, Francisco Herrero, opened the event. In his speech, he highlighted that the forum aims to connect administrations with the business fabric to identify investment opportunities and anticipate tenders.
“It is an indispensable strategic tool to finance tailored technological solutions and connect public demand with the talent and competitiveness of our companies,” Herrero stated.
The first deputy mayor and delegate for Finance, Administration and Digital Transformation of the Seville City Council, Juan Bueno, intervened to emphasise that urban innovation is no longer just technological and must mobilise knowledge. Bueno cited examples of solutions in mobility, logistics, and energy communities applicable to public buildings.
The managing partner of SILO, Adrian Balfagón, announced that the consultancy will open an office in Seville in the coming weeks. The aim is to be close to local innovation projects and assist in public procurement.
The first round table, titled ‘The Balance and Future of CPI’, featured Amanda Gil, deputy director general for the Promotion of Innovation at the Ministry of Science and Innovation, who stated that Spain is experiencing a good moment in CPI thanks to the efforts of administrations.
“In the long term, we want administrations to do this without having that dependence” on external funding, Gil pointed out.
In the same panel, Nieves Valenzuela, general director for the Promotion of Innovation at the Ministry of Universities, Research and Innovation of the Junta de Andalucía, agreed on the positive balance and reminded that the regional strategy has identified sectors with technological needs such as health and aerospace.
The second panel, ‘CPI, Innovation and Transfer’, brought together Ángel Luis Trigo García, vice-rector for Innovation, Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship at the University of Seville, and Victor Amadeo Bañuls Silvera, professor of Business Organisation at the Pablo de Olavide University. The session was moderated by Salvador Fernández, managing director of the Seville Chamber.
For Seville companies interested, the event served to learn firsthand how to access innovation tenders and what steps to follow. The opening of the SILO office in Seville will facilitate support for local firms wishing to participate in these processes.
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