Puerta Innovación is a space promoted by the Madrid City Council aimed at fostering innovative and technological entrepreneurship, serving as a meeting point for startups, professionals, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Managed by Cink Venturing, the center combines free office space for startups, an ongoing program of activities, and networking opportunities, with the goal of supporting projects during their validation and growth phases.
Located in Puerta de Toledo, the hub stands out for its open, accessible nature and its focus on activating the ecosystem, facilitating access to resources, knowledge, and valuable networks.
The entrepreneurial ecosystem requires spaces that not only provide infrastructure but also foster meaningful connections and lower barriers to accessing key resources.
Among the main challenges identified:
In this context, Cink Venturing, as the center’s managing entity, sees an opportunity to transform Puerta Innovación into an active hub—not just as a physical space, but as a catalyst for the ecosystem.
Puerta Innovación thus emerges as a structured public-sector response, designed and operationally driven by Cink Venturing, to democratize access to entrepreneurship, foster collaboration, and generate real growth opportunities within the Madrid Innovation ecosystem.
Cink Venturing implements a management model based on a combination of workspace, mentorship, and active engagement:
Phase 1. Attracting and Selecting Projects
Recruiting startups with an innovative component and growth potential, providing them with access to free workspace and key resources.
Phase 2. Mentoring and support
Provision of value-added services:
Phase 3. Ecosystem activation
Developing an ongoing program of activities:
Phase 4. Connection and visibility
Promoting the community through digital channels and events, generating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and positioning for startups, speakers, and organizations.
Cink Venturing’s approach prioritizes community building and the creation of synergies, going beyond the mere provision of space.
Puerta Innovación has proven to be an effective tool for boosting entrepreneurship in Madrid, combining accessibility, community, and the creation of opportunities.
Key results:
Furthermore, its activities have helped strengthen the Madrid Innovation ecosystem, positioning the center as a key hub for connection, visibility, and growth for innovative projects.
The Puerta Innovación model demonstrates that the combination of accessible space, active engagement, and a community-focused approach is key to driving entrepreneurship and generating real impact within the ecosystem.
