The startup scene in Spain

Zaragoza’s startup ecosystem has a documented university-commercialization component: the University of Zaragoza reports that its OTRI program has supported 72 company formations since it began in 2004, and that 63% of its companies remained active in 2025. OTRI says it can introduce ventures to venture capital, business angels, family offices, and financial institutions; this is an introduction pathway, not an open investment round. (100221, 100222, 100235)

Examples linked to the city or its university ecosystem include Bitbrain, which describes its origin as a 2010 University of Zaragoza spin-off from brain-computer-interface research and lists Zaragoza as its European office, and Libelium, for which the University of Zaragoza lists Zaragoza as its city and 2006 as its creation year. The university describes Libelium as an IoT company focused on sustainability and productivity, with reported presence in more than 120 countries. (100224, 100225, 100226, 100227, 100228)

CIEM identifies new technologies, energy efficiency, and technology-based social innovation as sectors sought for its office offer. It lists coworking at €110 per month for entrepreneurs and independent professionals across sectors and provides a contact route for office inquiries, with a listed starting price of €325 per month; the supplied evidence does not establish current availability. (100230, 100231, 100232)

Zaragoza Startup Fest was held September 30 and October 1, 2026; a report said it drew more than 300 professionals, and the event was completed by October 4, 2026. (100240)