Few people know that the first words transmitted from the Moon were not heard first in Houston—but in Madrid.

Madrid has firmly positioned itself as one of Europe’s top life sciences ecosystems, ranking fifth on the continent in pharmaceutical sales and employment.

The Madrid region is not only the political and cultural heart of Spain, but also the nerve centre of its economic activity

Madrid distinguishes itself from other European clusters in its ability to combine institutional proximity with operational agility. Business leaders find clear interlocutors who facilitate access to hospitals, universities and technology platforms

Increasingly recognized as a strategic anchor point by German companies, the Madrid region has emerged as a natural partner for those seeking to grow in a stable, connected, and dynamic European environment.

The Madrid region is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven mobility, driving intelligent transport, autonomous systems and data-centric logistics.

Madrid hosted FEINDEF 2025, Spain's leading international defence and security exhibition. The event once again reaffirmed the region's key role in shaping the future of Europe's defence and aerospace industries.

Long known for its industrial strength, particularly in the automotive sector, the Madrid region is now positioning itself as a territory of innovation, combining industrial recovery with ecological transition.

For German companies in the sector, the Spanish capital combines technical performance, administrative stability, and economic competitiveness.