Madrid Boosts Events with €600,000 in Subsidies for Fairs and Gatherings

The Madrid City Council has launched the fifth edition of its aid program, offering up to €50,000 per event to consolidate the capital as an international benchmark in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Generic image of a modern convention center, with empty chairs and a screen, symbolizing events and trade shows.
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Generic image of a modern convention center, with empty chairs and a screen, symbolizing events and trade shows.

The Madrid City Council has approved a new call for subsidies, totaling €600,000, to attract national and international fairs and gatherings to the city, offering up to €50,000 per event.

This initiative, now in its fifth edition since its launch in 2022, aims to consolidate Madrid as a central hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. According to the City Council, the program has proven effective in positioning the capital as a benchmark in these areas.
The grants are intended for events held between November 1, 2025, and June 15, 2026, in either in-person or hybrid formats. To be eligible, events must have a minimum cost of €100,000 and last between two and five days. The application period is 20 business days, starting from June 15.
Eligible events include those that promote innovative or technological entrepreneurship, foster collaboration between companies and academic centers, or bring innovation closer to citizens. The delegate for Economy, Innovation, and Finance highlighted Madrid's optimal conditions as a host city, emphasizing its talent, quality of life, and ability to generate confidence among investors and companies.

"Madrid offers optimal conditions as a venue: talent, quality of life, and the ability to generate confidence among investors and companies."

the delegate for Economy, Innovation, and Finance
Since its implementation, this aid program has facilitated the arrival of significant events such as Madrid Tech Show, MERGE Madrid, and Science for Industry. Many of these gatherings have successfully established themselves in the capital, often exceeding their initial expectations.