# Innovation and science summits in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/innovation-and-science-summits-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-01T14:10:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Spain is hosting a series of high-level summits and events focused on innovation, science, and social development across Madrid and Cádiz.

In Madrid, initiatives include the European Commission’s EUDIS Business Accelerator, which aims to connect startups with the operational needs of European Armed Forces through dual-use technologies. Additionally, the National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) is scheduled to participate in Science and Innovation Week in November, offering public demonstrations of cardiovascular research.

In Cádiz, activities range from the IV Public Innovation Week, which brings together representatives from 22 Ibero-American countries to discuss administrative innovation, to the annual meeting of the Network of Entities Managing Clinical, Hospital, and Biosanitary Research (REGIC). Further programming includes INNOVA Cádiz, an event focused on the third sector, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development goals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Innovation and science events announced in Cádiz and Madrid

Spain hosts upcoming innovation and science events, including INNOVA Cádiz for the social sector and the CNIC's participation in Madrid's Science and Innovation Week.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/innovation-and-science-events-announced-in-cdiz-and-madrid

### 2026-09-29: Spain hosts summits on defense, public innovation, and health research

Spain hosts multiple major summits in Madrid and Cádiz focusing on defense technology innovation, Ibero-American public administration, and biomedical research management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-hosts-summits-on-defense-public-innovation-and-health-research

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