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Madrid is economic attraction. It is development, it is innovation

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Madrid, an economic engine of opportunities

Fourth regional economy of the EU, second European city with more greenfield investment projects, fourth city in Europe in number of start-ups... Madrid is undoubtedly a great economic engine of the 21st century, a professional hub with great MBA schools, innovative spirit, hybrid work models and facilities for entrepreneurship. Its excellent location and connections place it at the center of the world's digital map, and it is also the capital of Spanish, one of the languages with the greatest economic potential in the world and a market of 600 million speakers.

Innovative city

3,100 start-ups employing 48,000 workers

5th in EU for start-ups & scale-up volume.

4th European ecosystem in terms of entities’ support

Spain ranks third in the EU in terms of connectivity.

Its digital infrastructures make it one of the main telecommunications and data hubs in southern Europe. Madrid is one of the three cities in Europe with the best connectivity, with broadband coverage reaching 100%. Spain's commitment to cybersecurity, as well as the means and resources allocated, position Madrid's candidacy as one of the most advanced in guaranteeing information security. Thanks to its wide range of hotels and conference venues, as well as its excellent transport network, which connects it to the rest of Europe and the world, Madrid is one of the preferred destinations for professionals.

A bridge of talent

Madrid is home to more than 18 higher education universities, 8 of which are public. Moreover, not only is it home to some of the world's leading business and innovation schools, but Madrid is also an indisputable bridge between Latin America and Europe, a bridge of talent where a new business is born every 20 minutes.

A lively city, full of events

A city that attracts culture, leisure and innovation in a wide range of spaces and possibilities.

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