The Regional Report on Tech and Innovative Companies 2026, promoted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and involving the madri+d Foundation for Knowledge, highlights the significant growth of Madrid's innovative business environment. Over the past year, the number of tech companies increased by 19.1%, while jobs grew by 21.9% to reach 44,276. Combined turnover soared by 38.7%, rising from 5.238 billion to nearly 7.270 billion euros.

Investment attracted by the region's startups and tech companies surpassed 1.170 billion euros, accounting for 36.5% of Spain's total investment. This figure confirms Madrid as a key financial center and a magnet for entrepreneurial capital.

The report also indicates increased longevity for Madrid-based companies. Scaleups (expanding emerging companies) are establishing themselves as the sector's economic engine, generating over 8,600 jobs and a combined turnover exceeding 2.056 billion euros. Each of these 193 scaleups employs an average of 44 people and has a turnover of over 10.6 million euros.

By sector, banking leads with 176 companies and over 1.210 billion euros in turnover. This is followed by verticals such as SaaS (Software as a Service), Energy, Marketing & Media, eHealth, and Edtech. Artificial Intelligence is also gaining prominence, with 132 active companies in the region, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing areas.