History
Introduction
The Almería Science and Technology Park (PITA) is born of a prime objective to become a driving force behind the economic growth of the Almería province and its primary sectors, a mission which is based on the promotion of knowledge transfer and the consequent implementation of new technologies that facilitate continued growth. Its focuses primarily on the development of the agricultural sector and other activities related to food technologies, the environment and renewable energies.
The organisation has two locations: one, dedicated primarily to science, is on the Almería University Campus, while its technology park (or, technopolis) is situated in the area of El Alquián. The latter is strategically located given its short distance from the university and airport and its convenient access to the main motorway (Autovía del Mediterráneo). The PITA technopolis not only offers plots for sale but also adaptable offices and laboratories for companies and entities that wish to operate in the Park’s Main Building. PITA aspires to become the core of Almería business in the Mediterranean by offering its modern facilities located in idyllic surroundings, along with advanced networks, easy road accessibility and the guaranteed support of all the Science and Technology Park’s services.
Our sponsors
PITA, S.A. is a mixed capital company backed by the following entities.
- Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía (Consejería de Economía, Innovación y Ciencia de Andalucía).
- Agencia de Gestión Agraria y Pesquera de Andalucía. (Consejería de Agricultura y Pesca).
- Unicaja.
- Cajamar.
- Iniciativas Económicas de Almería S.C.R..
- Almería Town Hall.
- Almería Universty
- Tecnova Foundation.
Background
In February 2001, the Andalusian Parliament unanimously approved a non-legislative motion to urge the government to create a Science and Technology Park in the province of Almería in collaboration with a private project.
The Almería Science and Technology Park (PITA) S.A., founded in May 2002, is the promoter and the administrating body of the Almería technopolis. It is the engine behind business development, innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.
The PITA project is a natural evolution of Almeria’s economy and is a necessary element in order to consolidate a period of continued growth.
