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Incredible alliance: 5 reasons why the cluster of the sports industry in the Canary Islands and the ULL will transform the future

A strategic link for sports development in the Canary Islands

He Sports Industry Cluster in the Canary Islands He has taken a transcendental step in his career by signing a collaboration agreement with the University of La Laguna (Ull). This agreement, the first since its foundation in April 2025, aims to promote joint activities in research, knowledge transfer and training, joining the academic field with a constant growth sector.

The signing of the agreement was chaired by the rector of the ULL, Francisco J. García Rodríguezwho was accompanied by José Gregorio Hernández HerreraPresident of the Cluster, as well as other outstanding members of the University. This event marks a milestone in the collaboration between educational institutions and the sports sector, creating a bridge that will benefit both parties.

During the ceremony, Hernández Herrera stressed that More than 60 companies in the sector They are already part of the cluster, which reflects the rapid expansion and diversity of this organization. According to the first data of a sector diagnosis, it is estimated that there are around 2,500 active companies in the sports field in the Canary Islands, generating direct employment for approximately 25,000 people.

The Cluster of the Canary Islands Sports Industry is positioned as the tenth sector cluster in the islands and the fifth of its kind in Spain. Its approach is transverse, covering not only federated sport, which represents only 20% of its members, but also areas such as health, sports tourism, physical activity, technological innovation, sustainability and social impact. To manage this diversity, 14 thematic spokesmen have been created, allowing a deep analysis of the different segments that make up the industry.

The Rector of the ULL emphasized that this agreement opens the door to multiple lines of collaboration, ranging from Research projects linked to the Office of Knowledge Transfer (OTC) until the possibility of carrying out professional practices and joint activities with the University Sports Service.

“This alliance represents a commitment determined by knowledge, for the creation of local networks and an innovative ecosystem that makes sport in the Canary Islands an engine of well -being, employment and social transformation,” he said Carmen Sosa, Executive Secretary of the Cluster.

With this firm, the Canary Islands Sports Industry Cluster reinforces its articulating vocation between the private sectoracademic institutions and the Canarian society. This is only the first step in a road map that provides for new alliances with other universities and research centers of the archipelago.

What does this alliance for the future of sport in the Canary Islands mean?

The collaboration between the cluster and the ULL not only promises growth in the sports field, but also translates into a positive impact on the local economy and employment creation. The union of forces between the academic and business sector is essential to boost innovation and sustainability in sports, making the Canary Islands a reference in this area.

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Frequent questions

• What is the cluster of the sports industry in the Canary Islands? It is an organization that brings together companies and entities of the sports sector in the Canary Islands, promoting the collaboration and development of the sector.
• What is the objective of the agreement with the ULL? Promote joint activities in research, knowledge transfer and training between the academic field and the sports sector.
• How many companies are part of the cluster? More than 60 companies in the sector have already adhered to the organization.
• What impact does sport on the Canarian economy? It is estimated that there are around 2,500 active companies in the sports field, generating employment for approximately 25,000 people.
• What areas cover the cluster? It includes federated sport, health, sports tourism, physical activity, technological innovation, sustainability and social impact.
• What collaboration opportunities will open with this agreement? Research projects, professional practices and joint activities can be carried out with the University Sports Service.
• How will diversity within the cluster be managed? Through 14 thematic spokesmen that allow addressing the different segments of the industry.
• What benefits will this alliance bring to the Canarian society? It will promote well -being, job creation and social transformation through sport.
• How can I be informed about the novelties of the sector? You can join our Telegram channel to receive the latest news and updates.
• What role does innovation play in the cluster? Innovation is key to sustainable development and the growth of the sports sector in the Canary Islands.