Biotechnology in the Community of Madrid

The Community of Madrid has a solid public and private environment where collaboration

between public institutions and private entities is evident

both in the generation of new projects and companies

and in the development of biotechnological science.

A powerful and growing biotechnology ecosystem

The Cluster of Technological Innovation and Talent in Biomedical Technologies and Biotechnology (CITT) advocates for incorporating technological solutions that result in an improvement in the conditions of the regional health system, identifying bottlenecks and increasing the efficiency of current systems, from science to commercialization. The Spanish Association of Biocompanies (ASEBIO) brings together more than 300 companies and generates scientific dissemination initiatives and joint actions. Relevant entities in the dissemination area are Biovegen, which focuses on the promotion of biotechnology in the agri-food field, and ComunicaBiotec, dedicated to the communication of biotechnological activity.

An environment conducive to collaboration

In the field of research, entities such as the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), the National Center for Biotechnology (CNB) and IMDEA Food focus their research activity on health, bio-based products or food, positioning Madrid at the forefront of biomedical innovation at a national level and in a prominent position at an international level. Other relevant actors are the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO-CSIC), the Severo Ochoa Centre for Molecular Biology (CBMSO).

The ITEMAS platform of ISCIII and the Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation in Primary Care (FIIBAP) promotes support R&D and innovation in Biomedicine and Health Sciences. As an example, the Ramón y Cajal Institute for Health Research is a reference centre for translational biomedical research. Other relevant health associations and research entities in Madrid with an impact on biotechnology research can be found in the health sector description.

A consolidated startup ecosystem

Madrid is home to 139 Biotech Companies founded in recent years that have created more than 2,000 jobs. These companies have raised more than €420M with a total valuation of more than €1b.

Specialised spaces support the growth of startup initiatives such as the Madrid Science Park (PCM), with advanced infrastructures and incubation premises of special relevance for innovation in biotechnology , MaSID, which has two campuses and 15 buildings equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, development areas and specialised services, and LivingCells, a bioincubator specialised in promoting advanced therapies.

Atrys Health, Plant Response, Veritas International, Overture Life and Algaenergy are some of the prominent Biotech Companies in Madrid that have closed investment rounds in recent years.

Prominent Biotech Agents in Madrid

 

Main Biotechnology Events in Madrid

Some of the main Biotechnology events in Madrid are:

Biotech Summer Festival - – First orientation event of the biotechnology, biomedicine, bioengineering, biochemistry industry.

Farmaforum - IForum of the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Laboratory Technologies Industry.

Veeva Summit R&D and Quality - Advancing Life Sciences R&D and Quality. Connect, learn, and collaborate with over 1,400 of your peers across clinical, quality & manufacturing, regulatory, safety, and IT.

Inforsalud – A benchmark as a forum for debate and exchange on the present and future of digitalisation in healthcare.

S4i (Science 4 innovation) - We advocate for a knowledge-based economic model, recognising its fundamental role as a driver of progress. High-value reindustrialization.

Tech Business PlaNET 25 Madrid – A space of visibility for the most relevant technological solutions of the moment. The event connects these solutions with the companies that are looking for them.

Horizon Deep Tech Summit (HDTS) – Madrid's premier Deep Tech event that brings together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to shape and explore Deep Tech and innovation.

MADBLUE – MadBlue is projected as the event of reference in innovation, science and culture towards sustainable development, which takes place every spring in Madrid.