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From november 30 to december 2, Ayuntamiento de Madrid will participate in the GET Forum 2025, a regional meeting promoted by IDB Lab that brings together leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology from across Central and Latin America. The delegation will be led by Ángel Niño, Councilor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Virginia Blanco, director general of Innovation.
Madrid comes to the forum with a clear mission: to strengthen its ties with the innovation ecosystems of Central America and consolidate its position as one of the most dynamic urban hubs in Europe, sharing experiences, models, and opportunities for collaboration with institutions, startups, governments, and key players in the region. The city will also present the progress of the Puentes de Talento (Talent Bridges) program, which has already benefited 55 entrepreneurs from 12 countries, connecting them with European networks, specialized training, and internationalization opportunities.
Madrid: A european benchmark connecting with Central American ecosystems
According to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, Madrid ranks among the top three EU cities for digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Its strategy combines public investment, business collaboration, incubation, access to international talent, and a network of over 1,100 projects launched in recent years.
This leadership aligns with the growth taking place in Central America, where institutions such as Secretaría de Innovación de El Salvador, Ministerio de Economía de Costa Rica (MEIC), Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de Honduras (SENACIT) and Ministerio de Economía de Guatemala (MINECO),along with the private technology sector and multilateral organizations, are driving an increasingly active digital transformation agenda.
In this context, Madrid’s participation in GET Forum represents a key opportunity to connect models, forge alliances, and open new avenues of cooperation with the countries of the region.
“We want to build an innovation corridor between Madrid and Central America”.
“Madrid is experiencing an extraordinary moment as an innovative city. We have one of the strongest ecosystems in Europe, and we want to share this experience with the Central American countries, which are driving significant transformations in technology, talent, and entrepreneurship”, said Ángel Niño, Councilor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
“GET Forum is a privileged space for building real alliances between Madrid and Latin America. Our goal is to strengthen bridges, connect people, and open new opportunities for entrepreneurs, institutions, and innovation projects in the region”, said Virginia Blanco, director general of Innovation.
In this context, Madrid’s participation in GET Forum represents a key opportunity to connect models, forge alliances, and open new avenues of cooperation with countries in the region.
Madrid’s Institutional Presence at GET Forum 2025
During the three days of the forum, Madrid Innovation will maintain an active presence designed to bring the dynamism of the Madrid ecosystem closer to entrepreneurs, institutions, investors, and regional stakeholders.
November 30 – Parque Cuscatlán, San Salvador.
• Madrid Innovation Booth: Space for institutions, startups, technology companies, and media.
• Talk | “Madrid–Latam Innovation Bridges: The Path to Internationalization” (3:30–4:00 p.m.) With alumni of the Talent Bridges program.
• Isaac Rayón (Mexico – Blaucorp)
• Maureen Serrano Mora (Costa Rica – Bizquick)
• Edwin Alexander Gómez (El Salvador – Rivera del Campo)
December 1 – SNBX Playground Terrace
• Networking to close the day with the Madrid Innovation team and alumni of the Talent Bridges Program. (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
December 2 – Hilton San Salvador Hotel
• Madrid Innovation Booth: Featuring 12 alumni from Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Nicaragua, who will present success stories and lessons learned from their time in Madrid.
• Fairside Chat (3:05 p.m.–3:35 p.m., Americas Room)
• Isaac Rayón (México – Blaucorp)
• Maureen Serrano Mora (Costa Rica – Bizquick)
• Edwin Alexander Gómez (El Salvador – Rivera del Campo)
1 de diciembre – Playground Terraza de SNBX
- Networking para cerrar la jornada con el equipo de Madrid Innovation y alumni del Programa Puentes de Talento. (18:30 a 19:30 h)
2 de diciembre – Hotel Hilton San Salvador
- Stand Madrid Innovation Con la participación de 12 alumni de Perú, México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Bolivia y Nicaragua, quienes presentarán casos de éxito y aprendizajes surgidos de su inmersión en Madrid.
- Fairside Chat (15:05–15:35 h, Sala Américas)
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Bilateral meetings and strategic partnerships
Madrid will hold meetings with:
Central American governments
Multilateral organizations
Technology and innovation hubs
Key players in the regional ecosystem
These meetings aim to strengthen institutional cooperation, explore internationalization opportunities, and promote joint initiatives in technology, sustainability, the digital economy, and creative industries.
Talent Bridges: A Platform to Accelerate Innovation
Talent Bridges is a program of the Madrid City Council that fosters the growth of Ibero-American entrepreneurs through an eight-week immersive experience in Madrid, combining:
• 65 hours of specialized innovation training
• Mentoring with leaders and experts in the ecosystem
• An international networking platform
• Access to high-level hubs, companies, and institutions
• Ongoing support and strategic follow-up
Students attending GET Forum will share how their experience in Madrid transformed their projects and opened new opportunities in their home markets.
More information
Consult the Madrid, Startup City dossier for more details: https://www.madridinnovation.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DossierPuentes-de
Talento2025_JUNIO_FINAL-comprimido.pdf
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