Valencia
Testing Lab
A phygital center for Sport, Entertainment, Media & Health—testing, validating and scaling real world tech use cases from València to the world.
What is
Valencia Testing Lab?
The Valencia Testing Lab is a phygital innovation hub in València, based in La Harinera and led by Valencia Innovation Capital, created to test, validate, and scale technological solutions with real impact. Operated by the (Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft, the Testing Lab leverages GSIC’s international expertise and global network to connect startups, companies, institutions, and public entities, positioning Valencia as a Mediterranean reference in applied technology and digital.
Why Valencia?
Strategic Mediterranean hub
València’s location and connectivity make it a natural gateway for international talent, investment, and innovation in Europe and beyond.
Strong public support
Backed by the Ayuntamiento de València, Generalitat Valenciana, and València Innovation Capital, the project benefits from clear institutional commitment and long-term funding stability.
Thriving innovation ecosystem
The city is consolidating its role as a tech and startup hub, with initiatives like VLC Living Lab and strong university and research networks.
Initiatives & Activities
Projects and actions that define our work
Innovation
Testbed
Phygital hub at La Harinera as a living lab to test, validate, and scale new technologies in sport, entertainment, media, and health.
Startup & Talent Acceleration
Programs for startups, mentoring, and advanced digital skills training to boost entrepreneurship and attract talent.
Ecosystem &
Community Building
Networking events, sectoral roundtables, citizen engagement activities, and the GSIC Summit Valencia to strengthen collaboration locally and globally.
Internationalization & Partnerships
Strategic alliances with corporates and institutions, plus bridges with other GSIC hubs and international ecosystems to give global projection to València.
Visibility, Governance & Sustainability
Strong communication campaigns, transparent governance via the Digital Coordination Office, and long-term impact commitment beyond 2027.
GSIC Summit Valencia
Innovation, networking, and opportunities in the heart of Valencia
GSIC Summit Valencia will be the international meeting point for the sports tech ecosystem, bringing together startups, corporates, investors, institutions, and thought leaders to explore the future of sport, health, entertainment, and media. Hosted in the city’s vibrant innovation hub, the summit combines conferences, networking, and live showcases to connect global expertise with València’s growing ecosystem.
Explore Valencia Testing Lab
A flexible, experiential space for demos, pilots, and learning
coming soon
Do you want to exhibit your solution in our showroom?
Contact us to exhibit your solution.
Where we are located?
A historic space powering the future: La Harinera
La Harinera
C/ Joan Verdeguer 30, 46024 Valéncia (Spain)
