Real Madrid: collaboration with the Community of Madrid for the creation of Madrid Innovation District

Real Madrid CF (LALIGA EA Sports) and the Community of Madrid (Spain) have signed a collaboration agreement for the construction of the Madrid Innovation District (MID), a new technology hub that should contribute €1.2bn annually to the region's GDP and create 23,000 permanent jobs, announced the two parties on 02/12/2025.

The Madrid Innovation District will be located on the Ciudad Real Madrid site, the club's headquarters, in the north-east of the Spanish capital. "This is a privileged location, strategically situated close to Adolfo Suárez airport and IFEMA (exhibition centre), and perfectly linked to the Bernabéu Stadium."

"Companies, institutions, athletes, entrepreneurs and citizens will coexist. 85 of its 120 hectares will be dedicated to promoting innovation, knowledge, the development of new technologies and attracting talent. Both institutions will collaborate to ensure that companies and research organisations establish themselves in this space. Educational and research centres focusing on digital skills, artificial intelligence and data will also be established."

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