Why Valencia is at the front of the remote working trend

Our world is more connected than ever before. The growing increase in internet access (currently 87% in the developed world) and the proliferation of high-speed internet as a result of advances in technology, has affected many aspects of our lives – and has even changed the way we work. In the last five years, remote working has increased by 44%, as more and more people cotton onto its benefits. For one thing, remote working gives employees the gift of time and freedom: with no commute, no lunchtime rush, and no overtime in the office, working remotely has been proven to improve the

Valencia is fast becoming one of Europe’s most recognisable startup hubs. Just last month, the EU Commission announced Valencia as one of the 12 finalists to compete for the prestigious title of European Capital of Innovation 2020 – a prize awarded to innovative ecosystems that address public challenges and improve the lives of citizens. Valencian startups are also beginning to turn heads: in July this year, artificial intelligence startup QUIBIM raised €8 million to build its COVID-19 detection software, and transportation company Zeleros raised €7 million to develop a 3km test track for its energy-efficient Hyperloop vehicle. With a population of just

So, we now all know that remote working is not just the domain of IT professionals. The lock down experience that was hurtled upon us without warning in early March forced us all to grapple with suddenly having to reconfigure the way we work in order to keep our professional lives afloat. Anxious times indeed. As we all got to grips with setting up teleworking solutions through programmes such as TEAMS and as our little ones connected to their online classes via Zoom, I have little doubt that the refrain “Can you hear me…I can see you” has been etched irrevocably into