On 26th and 27th of September, all seven partners met in Madrid for another study visit. The goal of the visit was to learn about the most interesting practices developed in Madrid on the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Guests were also given a opportunity of visiting examples of successful spanish startups: CITIBOX and ECOALF. What's more, they also visited different public spaces for entrepreneurs such as LA NAVE, belonging to Madrid City Council. One of the most interesting agenda points was the visit in Madrid Google Campus and startups private space such as WAYRA (Telefónica Open Future).
Partners exchanged experiences and evaluated each other, along with participating in a variety of meetings with both leader partner and representatives of identified good practices. Moreover, INCYDE Foundation presented its Project of High Tech Incubators. Guests also took part in a workshop on Public Procurement of Innovative (PPI) Technology, held by Madrid City Council. The main task was to identify why is it hard to engage in PPI and to get familiar with the examples of multinational initiatives designed for fostering PPI.
The important part of the visit was also a peer review session, being held in form of Q&A. Questions have been focused around matters of local diagnosis, hence knowledge about proceeding with it is necessary to continue with the project and upcoming tasks.
Minutes from the study visit in Madrid can be found here
