Libelium Joins Gaia-X to Promote Data Sovereignty in Europe

Libelium Joins Gaia-X to Promote Data Sovereignty in Europe

The Spanish technology company will contribute its expertise in digital twins to move "from vision to execution" in building the European federated data infrastructure.

Zaragoza, September 9, 2025. Libelium, a Spanish technology company specializing in the development of digital twins for sustainability, announced today its incorporation as a new member of the international association Gaia-X AISBL, the highest European body promoting the creation of a federated and sovereign data infrastructure. With this adhesion, Libelium takes another step in its commitment to building the future of the data economy in Europe.

Gaia-X is a strategic initiative that seeks to develop a federated, open, and secure data infrastructure to guarantee European digital sovereignty. Its objective is to enable companies, administrations, and citizens to share and access data in a trusted environment and under European regulations, fostering innovation without depending on non-EU technology providers. To carry out its mission, Gaia-X is organized through a network of national hubs that act as a point of contact in each member country.

From Vision to Execution of the European Data Strategy

Libelium's incorporation into the international association brings deep knowledge in the application of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins to generate a positive impact. Ulrich Ahle, CEO of Gaia-X, has welcomed the company: “Libelium will be a true asset to the Gaia-X community. Its innovative approach is transforming companies and cities to be more sustainable and resilient. Their knowledge will bring a new perspective to our community, and we look forward to their contribution.”

For her part, Alicia Asín, CEO and co-founder of Libelium, highlighted the strategic importance of this alliance: "Europe must decide whether, in the data economy, it wants to be the architect of its own future or simply a tenant in a building designed by others. Gaia-X is our opportunity to pick up the pencil and start drawing the blueprint. We need to move from vision to execution. And at Libelium, that has always been our specialty: transforming ideas into a reality that works. We are here to build."

Libelium, on the Board of Directors of the Spanish hub

The adhesion to the international association reinforces the commitment that Libelium already demonstrated at the national level. In fact, since this summer, the company has been part of the board of directors of the Gaia-X Spain hub, where Antonio J. Jara, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer of Libelium, acts as the main evangelist to promote the adoption of these data sovereignty standards in the Spanish business and institutional fabric.

About Libelium

Libelium develops and implements environmental digital twins that provide real-time predictive information to optimize resource management, monitor environmental quality, and anticipate urban and sectoral challenges. Libelium believes that data is the new language of communication between public administration, private companies, and citizens, allowing them to create positive impacts on the planet.

Press Contact

Nuria Muro, Communications Manager at Libelium, press@libelium.com.