Valencia continues to strengthen its position as a leading innovation hub in Europe. In a new step forward, GSIC Testing Lab has signed a strategic partnership with Startup Valencia to accelerate innovation, business development, and international projection across the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A shared vision for growth and global reach
This collaboration is designed to create new opportunities for startups, entrepreneurs, corporations, and institutions by connecting both ecosystems through joint initiatives. The agreement focuses on driving growth, fostering collaboration, and increasing international visibility for companies operating in and beyond Valencia.
Both organizations will work closely to:
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and ecosystem collaboration
- Activate investment opportunities
- Develop high-impact projects capable of attracting talent, technology, and business initiatives to Valencia
Talent, investment, and innovation at the core
A key pillar of the partnership is talent mobility. By connecting entrepreneurs, experts, investors, and corporations, the initiative aims to create a more dynamic and interconnected ecosystem.
In parallel, Startup Valencia and GSIC Testing Lab will collaborate on international positioning efforts through major industry events such as VDS and GSIC Summit. These platforms will showcase validated technological solutions, support sector-focused delegations, and enable high-value connections between stakeholders.
The agreement also includes shared access to infrastructure such as innovation labs, incubators, research centers, and collaborative workspaces—both in Valencia and across other European ecosystems. This will help accelerate the development of scalable, internationally competitive solutions.
Leadership perspectives
The agreement was signed with the participation of Nacho Mas, Iris Córdoba, Juan Fuentes, and Krloos Rivera.
Nacho Mas highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership in strengthening Valencia’s connection with international innovation networks, reinforcing its role as one of Europe’s most dynamic entrepreneurial hubs.
Iris Córdoba emphasized GSIC’s mission to connect local sportstech ecosystems with global opportunities, positioning Valencia and the wider region as a key international hub for sports innovation.
About GSIC Testing Lab Valencia
GSIC Testing Lab Valencia is a phygital innovation center driven by the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft. Located in La Harinera and supported by regional and local institutions, the Lab focuses on the development and validation of technology solutions across sports, media, entertainment, and health.
Through its global network, the GSIC Testing Lab connects startups, corporations, and public entities in an environment designed to test technologies in real-world conditions, fostering public-private collaboration and attracting international talent and investment.
About Startup Valencia
Startup Valencia is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 to connect startups and scaleups with investment, talent, and global growth opportunities. With a network of over 3,000 startups and a community of more than 48,000 professionals, it plays a key role in positioning Valencia as one of Europe’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Through strategic partnerships across Europe and the Americas, Startup Valencia enables founders and companies to access capital, knowledge, and collaborations essential for scaling globally.
