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    A city full of opportunities to undertake

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Sustainable economic development in Valladolid through innovation

IDEVA is the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development of the Valladolid City Council. A multidisciplinary team that brings together professionals from very diverse sectors to make Valladolid a pioneer city in sustainable, balanced and circular economic development, which generates new opportunities for economic activity for entrepreneurship through applied innovation and digital transformation. It plays a key role in promoting public-private collaboration and in the connection between university and business to retain and attract talent. 

The Agency was created in 2011 and depends on the Department of Innovation, Economic Development, Employment and Commerce. What is its mission?

  • Launch unique projects in Europe hand in hand with other cities and as a mirror city. 
  • Provide service to companies for public-private collaboration. 
  • Attract and retain talent as a link between universities and companies. 
  • Obtain European funding to reinforce sustainable urban growth. 
  • Position Valladolid as a smart and climate neutral city. 

With the focus on the green and digital economy, the Agency assumes key challenges of the cities of the 21st century in line with the European Green Pact, the 2030 Agenda and the Spanish Urban Agenda. And, above all, the great challenge of the city for the greatest ambition in Europe: to be the first continent free of CO2 emissions in 2050.
 

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Smart city

Positioning Valladolid as a smart and climate-neutral city is the Agency's mission and that is why the Valladolid Mission focuses on urban transformation based on a new city management model to provide better services to citizens, placing the focus on applied innovation and knowledge transfer for decarbonisation.

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Business support network

Valladolid is a city full of opportunities for companies looking for new offices and spaces. A city with a solid, safe and well-connected business fabric; attractive for the development of life projects due to its social environment and its cultural and training offer. The Agency puts companies in contact with local agents to promote and facilitate their start-up and their integration into the economic environment of Valladolid.

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Circular economy

Our city is a pioneer in Circular Economy. With the "Valladolid Declaration" it has taken over from Seville, which promoted this area after the Paris appeal in 2015. Seven years of intense work on this new economic model that goes far beyond "recycling" or waste management.

A European project with Portugal, Circular Labs, and a "circular" action plan are some of the achievements of its roadmap. 

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Renaturation

To gain ground on asphalt, reduce urban pollution and generate greener and more habitable spaces, cities are betting on renaturation. Let nature stomp on our streets, and be alive on facades, canopies, roofs or industrial spaces... It is part of the Valladolid roadmap and of European H202O projects such as URBAN GreenUP, which has launched these green urban solutions.

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Sustainable and connected mobility

Valladolid has one of the most important charging networks in Spain and is a point of reference for its promotion of sustainable mobility, especially electric mobility. The Remourban project, a success story in Europe, has reinforced this network with pioneering actions in terms of public-private collaboration so that urban transport can be transformed and reduce emissions.

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Climate change

The Climate Neutral Mission puts Valladolid in line with the greatest European ambition. Ahead, a great challenge. And behind it, the experience in large innovative projects that have reinforced its action for the climate with successful cases such as Remourban, a benchmark in energy rehabilitation and sustainable mobility; other initiatives such as URBAN GreenUP have transformed a city that is increasingly stronger in the face of climate change.

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Mission City

One of the key programs of Valladolid City Council the Mision "100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030". Valladolid is one of those 100 pioneering cities that Europe has chosen to accelerate the change towards a carbon-free continent by 2050, the objective of the European Green Deal. With this Horizon Europe Mission, Valladolid will gain even more experience in managing European funds in sustainability projects.

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Networks and alliances

Networking is part of the Agency's DNA and of an innovative ecosystem that integrates other public and private institutions in the city. A collaborative work that encourages talent, creativity, social innovation and the search for new business models through financial support, training, knowledge transfer and a coworking space to strengthen the city's business ecosystem.

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More than 200 cities from 38 countries and 130 million inhabitants make up this network of European cities for excellence. Eurocities reinforces every day the role and influence of local governments in the European Union to jointly address the challenges of the 21st century, with a strategic roadmap until 2029.
Valladolid belongs to the Eurocities network since 2017 and actively participates in its forums. The mayor, Óscar Puente, is vice president of the Economic Development Forum, which was held in 2019 in our city, with a focus on the Circular Economy. Other areas of common work, which affect citizens in their day to day, are the Environment, the Knowledge Society and the Urban Agenda. 

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Spanish Network of Smart Cities

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This Network, with 93 cities and 44 municipalities, was formally established in Valladolid in 2012, after its foundation in Logroño. Its commitment: to promote the economic, social and business progress of cities through innovation and knowledge, supported by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Its goal is to improve the quality of life of citizens with a common model of sustainable management in key areas such as electronic administration, social innovation, energy, the environment and urban mobility, a working group led by Valladolid. 

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Innpulso network

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Valladolid has the distinction of City of Science and Innovation granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities since 2010. It is a requirement to be part of the Innpulso Network - Network of Science and Innovation Cities- that integrates 83 municipalities. In addition, the Valladolid City Council is part of the Governing Council and leads the working group to strengthen the connection with the RECI.
Strategic alliances with other networks are the essential axis of this meeting forum to promote the development and management of smart cities, the improvement of public services and innovative public purchasing.

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Michelin Cities Network

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The International Network of Michelin Cities brings together 40 municipalities from 20 countries and 4 continents. They are sister cities, headquarters of factories or technological centers of this multinational, as it is the case of Valladolid. The city councils of the cities themselves lead the network.
In 2022, Valladolid has signed the "Commitment of Querétaro", Mexico, in Mexico, at the III International Conference of this forum. It advocates the urgent need for a just and inclusive transition in line with the ambition of the European Green Pact and with the Mission 100 Smart and Climate Neutral Cities 2030, of which our city is a part.

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citiEs 2030

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citiES 2030 is an initiative for the acceleration and application in Spain of the European Commission Mission "100 Smart and Climate Neutral Cities in 2030 by and for citizens". Seven Spanish cities are part of it: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Zaragoza, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Valladolid.
This Horizon Europe mission is one of the main instruments to promote the economic and social transformation that European cities must undertake to achieve the ecological transition of the continent.

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Net Zero Cities

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This platform coordinates, advises and shares the decisive steps of the "Mission 100 Smart and Climate Neutral Cities 2030" of Horizon Europe. Valladolid is part of this ambitious program, along with 7 other Spanish cities and cutting-edge urban centers that want to accelerate the decarbonization process.
Cities are leading the way in climate action, but still face many barriers. Net Zero Cities offers a common platform to identify them and help European municipalities overcome them so that citizens have a better quality of life and urban areas that new generations can also enjoy.

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Climate-KIC

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One of the most important working communities focused on climate innovation in Europe. Accelerating the transition towards societies with zero carbon emissions and based on the circular economy is its main mission.

It is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and fosters applied innovation to promote action for climate, through public-private collaboration and the triangle formed by the academic sector, companies and administrations.

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Cencyl Green Cities

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Facing the main challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and climate change in the urban border space is the essential objective of this network of cities that forms part of the Atlantic Corridor.
Valladolid is part of several consortia in cooperation projects with Portugal, hand in hand with cities such as Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Guarday Viseu. They share the common commitment to attract European funds for joint work and strengthen their economic, social and environmental growth.

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Forum of Cities for Employment

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This Forum of Cities, established in 2008 at the initiative of the Madrid City Council, brings together Spanish cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants to improve institutional cooperation at the local level through economic promotion, local development, innovation and social services.
One of its main objectives is to strengthen local labor insertion policies within the framework of the European Employment Strategy, through institutional cooperation and its alliances with the FEMP and SEPE, to adapt to the change in active employment policies.

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Covenant of Mayors

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It is the main global movement of cities and local governments that promotes comprehensive climate action and sustainable energy to mitigate the effects of climate change. It brings together more than 10,000 municipalities from all continents.

In Europe, the movement began in 2008 and the accession of Valladolid, in 2011, implied the commitment of the city with the objectives of the European Union in adaptation measures, climate change mitigation, just energy transition and C02 emissions reduction objectives. The current European goal is to reduce them by 40% in 2030.

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Green City Accord

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By being part of this Agreement promoted by the European Commission, Valladolid undertakes to be a healthier and cleaner city, and, therefore, to accelerate its action plans in essential areas such as air, water, nature and biodiversity, the circular economy and waste, and noise.

Aligned with the Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals, the cities that have signed this agreement have to share, evaluate and communicate significant progress in these areas.

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CNCA (Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance)

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The Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) is a collaboration of the world's leading cities working to achieve decarbonization in the next 10-20 years, with the most aggressive Greenhouse Gas reduction targets fixed so far.

This supposes a radical transformation of the urban life system and this change must be fair and protect the most vulnerable, in the vision of CNCA. Valladolid participates in this forum with the exchange of experiences, initiatives and advances in this area.

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Big Buyers

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Large Buyers for Climate and Environment is a European Commission initiative to promote collaboration between large public buyers in the implementation of strategic public procurement for sustainable solutions.

Public procurement, an area in which Valladolid has received recognition from the EU for its commitment to sustainability and the local economy, is a key tool for promoting the development of innovative goods and services in the European market. By working together and pooling their resources, cities, purchasing powerhouses and other large public buyers can maximize their market power and impact.

ICLEI and Eurocities are currently leading the initiative on behalf of the European Commission.

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CircularCities Declaration

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The European Declaration on Circular Cities is designed to drive the transition from a linear to a circular economy in Europe and thus create a resource-efficient, low-carbon and socially responsible society.

Our city is a pioneer in Spain in Circular Economy and has taken over from Seville with the declaration of Valladolid, hand in hand with the FEMP. Its circular roadmap underlines the role of local government in the circular transition as an engine of economic development and is part of a collaborative effort with the OECD and other European cities.

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APD

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The Association for the Advancement of Management integrates the main managers of key national companies in all sectors. Training, networking, communication, trends... are some of the contents offered by this collaboration network for fine-tuning professional skills.
The Agency for Innovation and Economic Development, together with APD, promotes this ecosystem of business excellence with talks and reference meetings so that companies in Valladolid are up to date with the main challenges and innovations of the 21st century economy.

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AEICE

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More than 100 companies and entities make up this private non-profit association: Clúster de Hábitat Eficiente. Its mission: promote the competitiveness and development of its partners in the housing and construction industry through innovation, collaboration, training, internationalization and communication.

The Valladolid City Council participates with AEICE in different European projects.

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AVEBIOM

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Promoting the development of the Bioenergy sector in Spain is the fundamental objective of the Spanish Biomass Association. It brings together the main players in this sector that cover the biomass value chain.

The Agency for Innovation and Economic Development of the Valladolid City Council supports this association in the organization of the Renewable Gas Show that presents the latest in technology, knowledge and resources in our city to accelerate the successful implementation of biogas, biomethane and other projects renewable gases in Spain.

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Chamber of Commerce of Valladolid

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The Valladolid Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents, promotes and defends the general interests of companies in Valladolid and the province.
It is also a natural and essential ally of the programs carried out by the Valladolid City Council, through the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development such as Consolida, to strengthen the competitiveness of companies, their skills to face the drastic change in the market and the global economy and its international trade networks through direct and reverse missions.

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CCOO

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A collaboration agreement with the CCOO for the promotion of the Circular Economy allows the transition to the new economic model to translate into training and awareness actions for workers, union representatives and companies in Valladolid. Projects that promote sustainability and the development of green skills for business revitalization and adaptation to the future labor market and the different challenges facing the circular transition.

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COTEC

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Innovation as the engine of economic and social development is a pillar shared by the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development and this Foundation. COTEC approaches the concept of R&D from a comprehensive observatory, analyzes and draws the map of this field in Spain.
Valladolid is part of this private non-profit entity, together with almost 100 companies and public administrations, to participate, collaborate and be nourished by national and international collaborative work that provides global data, advice and trends in innovation, technology and the economy.

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CEOE Valladolid

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CEOE Valladolid, an organization that represents the Valladolid business community and plays a key role as interlocutor with administrations and other entities, is a natural ally of the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development.
Programs such as Consolida and Traspasa provide training, consultancy, learning and support services in business strategy, marketing, opening to international markets and new business opportunities, among other areas. Lines of work necessary for the economic fabric of a city, hand in hand with an essential alliance.

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EXECYL

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Ideva, the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development, plays a key role in strengthening the business and economic fabric of Valladolid and promoting public-private collaboration. In addition, it puts companies in contact with local agents to encourage and facilitate their start-up and their integration into the city.
Alliances such as EXECyL, the Foundation for Business Excellence of Castilla y León that brings together more than 80 companies, are essential to generate a benchmark economic development environment.

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Promoting talent among the university and business community of Valladolid is one of the raisons d'être of the collaboration agreements between the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development and the General Foundation of Valladolid University (Funge UVa).
The Scholarship program for university graduates, which is renewed every year, is committed to the transfer of knowledge between university and business and to job placement after the internship period for young graduates, which has exceeded 55% in recent years.

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UVA's scientific park

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Promoting innovation, transfer and entrepreneurship between the university community and society in general is the objective of Valladolid University Science Park (UVA).
The Agency for Innovation and Economic Development shares a key area with this foundation: knowledge transfer, the use of advanced technology for data processing, and the recognition of young talent, with some academic higher studies and master's Awards focused on topics related to Valladolid Mission aiming climate neutrality by 2030.

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University of Valladolid

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The consolidated alliance between the City Council and Valladolid University is shown in the success of their collaboration programs such as the job placement of new graduates through the Funge Scholarships, the transfer of knowledge, talent and the use of advanced technology such as the Uva Science Park Data Processing Center, which houses data from different municipal services.
Four campuses with a variety of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, in the fields of Sciences, Humanities, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences and Social and Legal Sciences open the door of Valladolid to new companies and talent retention, an area key in which the Innovation Agency works hand in hand with educational and business institutions, public and private.

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Sustainability, competitiveness and responsibility through innovation, are part of the DNA of Vitartis, the Association of the Food Industry of Castilla y León.

Three pillars that share the vision of the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development to boost the growth of Valladolid by promoting innovative projects, talent, training and the transfer of knowledge and technology in a strategic sector for the city and the region.

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Projects

We carry out pioneering national and international projects in consortia in which the Valladolid City Council is a key partner; European initiatives with a focus on decarbonisation, sustainable mobility, urban renaturation, adaptation to climate change, digital transformation, energy efficiency and circular economy, among other areas.

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Business support

The consolidation of the local business fabric with the attraction of foreign companies and support for entrepreneurship, SMEs and newly created local companies is one of the Agency's highest priorities.

Applied innovation is another great priority and that is why Valladolid Demonstrator makes public space available so that companies and individuals can test new products or services that have an impact on people's quality of life and the urban environment.

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Services

Companies that need consolidation or continuity in their business can access specific programs each year financed by the Valladolid City Council with the management of CEOE Valladolid and the Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Services of Valladolid. They provide free advice, consultancy, training and communication to strengthen the local fabric of Valladolid.

Valladolid demonstrator

Being able to test a project, a service or a product in the city of Valladolid. Being able to apply innovation in such a way that they improve municipal services and the quality of life of citizens in any field. This is Valladolid Demonstration Scenario.

Consolidate

If you need support to consolidate your company, we can give you a hand to strengthen your business project in key areas such as your strategy, marketing, distribution or internationalization.
In this program we go hand in hand with CEOE Valladolid and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Valladolid.

Transfer

Do you want to transfer your business? Do you need to get in touch with people interested in your project? With this program you can access and share a database that will help you.

Subsides

Subsidies for new SME business
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Support for new entrepreneurs called every year by the Agency for Innovation and Economic Development of Valladolid City Council.

With a budget of 600,000 euros, non-refundable, these subsidies help with the costs of starting a business for SMEs, individuals, communities of property, civil companies or other economic entities without legal personality.

Subsidies for decarbonization
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For companies in the municipality of Valladolid that develop innovative projects linked to decarbonization with an impact on the city and that contribute to sustainable urban growth and social and citizen well-being.

Linked to the Mission 100 Smart and Climate Neutral Cities 2030, these grants support applied innovation in both products and services or new decarbonization processes that seek to reduce polluting greenhouse gases.

ReactiVa 2020
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A shock plan of the Valladolid City Council in the face of the Covid crisis, ReactiVA, has supported SMEs, micro-SMEs and the self-employed with a direct subsidy of 13 million euros, to alleviate the negative effects of the health crisis and the different measures derived from state situations alarm.

In addition, companies from all sectors have received financial support from the ReactiVa Digital program for expenses and investments in their digital transition.

Electric Vehicle Office

“Valladolid addresses the challenge of digitizing urban transport, within the framework of its objective as a city EU Mission towards climate neutrality and decarbonization, focusing its actions on areas such as: Autonomous and connected vehicles; air mobility (drones) and U-Space; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Publication of open transport data; Mobility as a service.

The Electric Vehicle Office (OVE) of the Innovation Agency works on pilot projects in public-private collaboration with all the agents of the mobility ecosystem in sectors such as manufacturers, components, distribution, software development, ICT infrastructures and electrical infrastructure, serving the city as a Lab and Hub for applied innovation regulated by the new and pioneering Municipal Ordinance "Valladolid Lab".

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Digital Content Hub

The Polo de Contenidos Digitales of Valladolid focuses on the video game sector; on the promotion and support of professionals and companies that start up projects in this multidisciplinary field, with an enormous creative potential and economic growth in our country.

Talent

Valladolid, selected for the 2023 Talent Tour, is committed to retaining talent from both the youngest and the most qualified professionals who opt for new projects works in collaboration with the university and the main business associations to facilitate the connection between young people, companies and the academic sector.

Valladolid talent

Essential alliance between the City Council and the University of Valladolid to reinforce the public-private network between companies, universities and public administrations in order to generate, retain and attract talent to our city.

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Talent tour

The Valladolid 2023 Talent Tour, promoted by the Princess of Girona Foundation in collaboration with the City Council, arrives in the city in March on a tour that covers five cities in order to promote the professional and personal development of the youngest. Inspiring talks, workshops, debates... An innovative agenda focused on improving employability, which encourages participation and networking.

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Internships in companies (Funge Scholarships)

Entrepreneurs, tutors and students from Valladolid participate every year in the Internship Program in Modernization, Digital and Green Transformation of the business community of Valladolid, which is financed by the Valladolid City Council through the Department of Innovation, Economic Development, Employment and Commerce and its Agency and manages the General Foundation of the University of Valladolid.

The job placement of interns exceeds 50%. The municipal budget is around 500,000 euros and by sector, the greatest demand is among architecture, construction, digital marketing and consulting companies.

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Craftinnova

Expanding and enriching the traditional vision of crafts through digital creation and the use of new technologies is the focus of this IV edition of the Meeting of Artistic Trades and Innovation promoted by the Valladolid City Council with the help of Foacal and Cearcal.
A pioneering event in Spain that connects the most traditional trades with new forms of digital and virtual design in a multidisciplinary environment: creators, designers, manufacturers, technology experts, professionals in the use of digital and manufacturing tools, programmers, artists, entrepreneurs, creators and producers of video games and animation, makers, fans, techno-addicts and the curious.

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End of studies awards

Reward students who investigate and look for solutions to make our city increasingly livable and healthy. This initiative of the Agency, in collaboration with the Uva Science Park, involves university students in their contribution to the digital and green transition, climate action, access to employment or citizen participation.

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Events

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News

Presentación de las jornadas ‘Embajadores Misión Valladolid: Un compromiso de presente y de futuro’
Valladolid City Council brings together the Climate Mission Ambassadors in recognition for their commitment to a zero-emissions city
08 Nov 2024
Agencia de Innovación
Presentation of the pioneering and cutting-edge equipment of the Digital Content Tech Lab
The City Council and the Junta de Castilla y León present the pioneering and cutting-edge equipment of the Digital Content Tech Lab
08 Nov 2024
Agencia de Innovación, Desarrollo económico
Participants in the 7th call of Timmis Valladolid
TIMMIS Valladolid begins its entrepreneurial talent training programme
07 Nov 2024
Agencia de Innovación, Emprendimiento y Pymes
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ReHabita and URBANEW promote sustainable refurbishment in Valladolid
26 Sep 2024
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The Occultist, going global in 2025
08 Aug 2024
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More innovations to improve last mile delivery
Urbane project explores more sustainable solutions for urban logistics
07 Aug 2024
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