Within the framework of a meeting organized by Invest in Madrid during the third day of her institutional trip to the United States, the president highlighted the future Madrid Innovation District, a major technology campus currently being built at the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas. The project is designed to promote innovation, knowledge, the development of new technologies and the attraction of talent, and is expected to contribute €1.2 billion annually to the region’s GDP while generating more than 23,000 skilled jobs.
The president also underlined the importance of the sports and audiovisual sectors in the region, highlighting the investment opportunities linked to the Estadio de Vallecas. The Regional Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport is currently assessing operating models that would enable the renovation of this infrastructure through an attractive business model adapted to the needs of potential investors, while taking into account the priorities of public policies related to sport.
Díaz Ayuso also showcased what she described as the “largest urban development project in southern Europe”: Madrid Nuevo Norte, a new district in the capital where three stations of a future Metro line are already under construction. This urban regeneration project will revitalize unused land in the heart of the city, transforming it into an innovative, people-focused environment that respects Madrid’s identity.
Regarding the Ciudad de la Salud, the head of the regional government explained that it will become one of Europe’s leading complexes for healthcare, biomedical research and training, bringing together the public Hospital Universitario La Paz and the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
She also highlighted the National Neurotechnology Center Consortium, which will be located on the Cantoblanco campus of the university. The center will be a pioneer in Spain and a European benchmark for the development of technological tools based on the foundations of the human brain, in a field where only five research centers worldwide specialize.
As a cultural investment proposal, the president also referred to the Finca de Vista Alegre in Carabanchel, a “magnificent historic complex of 18th-century palaces and gardens” which, she noted, is increasingly attracting artists.
Díaz Ayuso also emphasized the potential of the Madrid Region in higher education through the new Madrid Región Universitaria initiative. The project aims to offer the largest network of student residences and colleges, positioning Madrid as the “capital of Spanish-language studies” and a “gateway between the Americas and Europe.”
Formula 1 Grand Prix and Pueblos con Vida
The Spanish Grand Prix of Formula One was another project mentioned by the regional president in New York. She highlighted that the race will be held for ten years at a venue located 15 minutes from Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas Airport, next to the public Enfermera Isabel Zendal Hospital and connected by two Metro lines to facilitate access for fans.
In addition, within the framework of the Energy, Climate and Air Strategy of the Madrid Region 2023–2030, the regional government has developed a study identifying potential areas for renewable energy deployment across the region. The study analyzes the locations of photovoltaic projects already authorized or under review and compares them with other land uses such as agriculture, environmental protection, mining, cultural heritage and social activities.
Díaz Ayuso also presented the Pueblos con Vida initiative, the regional government’s major program aimed at revitalizing municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants. The initiative includes the renovation of historic town centers, policies to encourage young people to settle in these areas, connectivity plans, pharmacy and home telecare services, and on-demand taxi transport, among other measures. The program is directly linked to the Regional Investment Program.
These initiatives are complemented by other projects such as the Ciudad de la Justicia de Madrid, which, with an investment of €650 million, will consist of ten buildings bringing together judicial offices and institutions currently spread across the city, becoming a benchmark for modernization in accessibility, digitalization and efficiency.
Finally, the Strategic Plan for the Audiovisual Industry of the Community of Madrid 2026–2029 includes 45 measures aimed at improving competitiveness, attracting international investment and fostering local talent in a sector that already represents 2.6% of the region’s GDP and employs more than 100,000 people.