Who are we?
Madrid Open City is an apolitical non-profit organisation, made up of various different institutions, companies, organisations and entrepreneurs, all of who are leaders in their respective fields. Madrid Open City has the City Hall and Comunidad de Madrid’s full support both institutionally and economically.
What we do
Here at Madrid Open City, our mission is to place and promote Madrid on the international market, as a central figure for: innovation, international business and human resources. Our main objective is to attract investment, talent and innovation to many different sectors.
Essentially, we offer information and advise at no cost to companies and organisations looking for the best place to develop their business here in Spain and/or Europe.
Why Madrid?
Spain is one of the four most important countries in the European Union, and Madrid is its main economic, cultural and social driving force.
During the last few decades, Madrid has pursued more liberal policies that has promoted investment, meaning that it has now firmly cemented its place as one the most important international business hubs of Europe.
This, along with the appealing quality of life that Madrid offers, means that the city attracted, and now boasts a workforce of the highest level. This has allowed it to become one of the most advanced cities in innovation and technology in all of Europe.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUB
Madrid is the centre for politics, economics and finance in Spain. This is why the majority of the most important Spanish businesses and international companies that operate in Spain, chose Madrid for their headquarters.
TALENT & HUMAN CAPITAL
Madrid has a high concentration of universities, research, development and innovation centres and international business schools. These produce highly qualified professionals and a very competitive labour force in one of Europe’s key markets.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
A strong collaboration between science and business is the result of a highly productive research and technology clusters, which at the same time incentivizes the development of startups.
UNIQUE QUALITY OF LIFE
Madrid has the highest life expectancy in Europe and one of the highest in the world. The excellent work-life balance here in Madrid also stands out.
Excellence Models
CLUSTERS
Engineering, Architecture and Construction
Healthcare
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Big Data
Circular Economy
Tecnology Parks
Audiovisual Industry
Sustainable Mobility
BUSINESS AREAS
Business HQ & International Organizations
Human Resources
Planning & Strategy
Marketing & Communication
Financial
Legal
Madrid Open City Timeline
Strategic Projects in Progress
Madrid Nuevo Norte
- Largest intervention in urban renewal in Europe.
- Strategic location, 5.6 kilometers in length, in the north of the capital city.
- There is planned construction of 2.6 million square meters, 77% of which will be for public use, and the rest will be for residential or tertiary use.
Public and private partnership agreement
Implemented programme for the creation of clusters in diverse strategic sectors:
- Engineering, Architecture and Construction
(project submitted in December 2018). - Cibersecurity (project submitted in October 2019).
- Fintech (Cluster “Madrid Capital Fintech” created in January 2020).
- Big Data (project presented in Octobre 2019).
- Circular economy
Our services
Madrid Open City offers, without charge, expert executive consultation tailored to the needs of new companies deciding to move to Madrid, Spain. We offer a convenient concierge approach to help facilitate business relocation and growth.
We count on top multi-lingual executives who are established global business leaders and are available to assist with research, decisions, planning, budgeting and expansion of foreign businesses large and small.
This liason assistance may include but not be limited to:
- Design and execution of image campaigns that publicise the goals and advantages of the move to Madrid.
- Assisting foreign companies relocating to Madrid and expansion of their business.
- Helping companies create initiatives to attract and retain top workforce talent in Madrid.
- Generating ideas and contacts for promoting the ongoing progress of technology and innovation in Madrid.
Governance
Honorary Presidents
- Antonio Garrigues
President
- Gerardo Seeliger
Vicepresidents
- Ángel Asensio
- Alfredo Bonet
- Mercedes Coghen
- José Luis Moreno
Spokesmen
- José Antonio Granero
- Jaime Malet
- Ernesto Mata
Treasurer
- Luis Ángel Ullivarri
Secretary
- Manuel Martín Domínguez
Advisory Board of Experts
Communication
- Francisco Polo
- David García
- Candelas Martín de Cabiedes
Sports
- Mercedes Coghen
- Juan Antonio Samaranch
Real Estate
- Susana Rodríguez
- Adolfo Ramírez-Escudero
Talent & Entrepreneurship
- Lucía Egea
Innovation
- María Benjumea
Legal & Taxes
- Manuel Martín
Energy
- Marcelino Oreja
Healthcare
- John de Zulueta
- Ignacio Riesgo
- María Cordón
Mobility
- Alfonso Sánchez
- Juan José Lillo
- Ramón Paredes
- Silvia Roldán
Audiovisual
- Rafael Cabrera
- Carlos Martínez
Strategy
- Jaime Malet
- Maite Barrera
- Manuel Martín Espada
- Blanca de Ulibarri
- José María Ferrer
Partners
Collaborative Partners
Honorary Partners
