When you build technology that aims to change the way businesses operate, where you build it matters. At Icod Systems, we believe innovation doesn’t thrive in isolation, it needs an ecosystem that understands technology, fosters creativity, and connects people and ideas across borders. That’s exactly what we found in the Canary Islands.
Recently, the Financial Times recognized the Zona Especial Canaria (ZEC) as Europe’s top economic zone for knowledge-based industries in 2025. This acknowledgment is far from casual — it’s the reflection of years of effort to position the Canary Islands as one of the most dynamic environments for business, research, and technology in Europe.
The ZEC offers something rare: a combination of fiscal advantages, international connectivity, and a culture of innovation that empowers companies to grow sustainably. But beyond the incentives, what makes this region exceptional is its vision, a commitment to becoming a bridge between continents, where Europe meets Africa and the Americas through a thriving digital and technological ecosystem.
For us at Icod Systems, the decision to establish our base here was strategic and deeply intentional. We develop integrated technological solutions that help companies optimize their systems, improve efficiency, and make smarter decisions. Doing so from a place that itself embodies integration geographically, economically, and culturally, that perfectly aligns with who we are and what we build.
Being in the Canary Islands allows us to connect innovation with real-world impact. Here, we find access to emerging talent, proximity to key European markets, and an environment that encourages experimentation, agility, and collaboration. It’s the perfect foundation for a company that operates at the intersection of AI, system integration, and digital transformation.
The recognition by the Financial Times only confirms what we already knew: the Canary Islands are no longer a hidden gem, they’re becoming a global reference point for innovation-driven companies. For Icod Systems, it’s both a validation of our choice and an inspiration to keep growing, building, and innovating from this unique corner of the Atlantic.
Because the future of technology isn’t just about software or systems, it’s about vision, place, and purpose. And here in the Canary Islands, we’ve found all three.
