Málaga 2026: Deep Tech and Big Law Solidify the Business Ecosystem

For years, Málaga has been celebrated as a haven for digital nomads and early-stage software startups. However, the first quarter of 2026 marks a distinctive shift in the city’s economic narrative. The ecosystem is maturing, moving from lightweight digital services to heavy industrial innovation and high-level corporate infrastructure. Two recent developments—the confirmation of IMEC’s chip center and Andersen’s expansion—underscore this structural evolution.