Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid

What Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid does

IdeVa (Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid) is the public innovation and economic development agency of the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, founded in 2011 and reporting directly to the Mayor's office (Alcaldía). Its mandate is to position Valladolid as a smart, climate-neutral city by orchestrating public-private collaboration, attracting and retaining talent, and channeling municipal and European Union funding into the local economy. It operates as a multidisciplinary team of approximately 11 professionals delivering programs across five pillars: Climate Change, Renaturalization, Sustainable and Connected Mobility, Smart City, and Circular Economy.

Its product surface is a portfolio of interconnected municipal services rather than a single product. Core offerings include Valladolid Demostrador (a regulatory sandbox — the first in Spain — for testing innovations in a real urban environment), the CONSOLIDA TU NEGOCIO business-consolidation program delivered with CEOE Valladolid and the Cámara de Comercio, the SECOT mentorship line for entrepreneurs, the Lanzadera IdeVa coworking space (16 workstations, free for up to 24 months), the Tech Lab for digital content (video games, VR/AR, AI, audiovisual), the Electric Vehicle Office (OVE) for sustainable mobility, grant programs (€600,000/year for new business creation; environmental responsibility subsidies), and talent programs (Volvemos a Valladolid relocation support, Prácticas en Empresas internships with >55% insertion rate, TFG/TFM awards, Pucela Game Awards). The agency also runs sectoral Mesas for agri-food and automotive and coordinates European projects such as Remourban, URBAN GreenUP, Circular Labs, and Circular Ecosystems.

The business model is non-commercial: all services to users are free, and the agency is funded by the municipal budget of the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, complemented by management of EU Horizon Europe and related programs (Net Zero Cities, Climate-KIC, CircularCities Declaration, citiES 2030). IdeVa acts as a single-entry-point intermediary between entrepreneurs, SMEs, universities (Universidad de Valladolid, UEMC, CEU San Pablo), business associations (CEOE Valladolid, Cámara de Comercio, EXECYL, AEICE, APD, Iberaval), and major industrial projects (e.g., the Gotion EV battery factory), deriving no fee revenue from these relationships and instead absorbing the orchestration role within its public mandate.

Name

Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid

Legal name

Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid

Website

https://ideva.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IdeVa is the public innovation and economic development agency of the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, founded in 2011 to deliver free business, talent, and sustainability programs — including a regulatory sandbox, coworking, grants, and EU-funded climate-mission projects — to entrepreneurs, SMEs, and graduates in Valladolid, Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAJ

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYEUAIANAH

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Services (Reuse, Take-back, Refurbishment)

SECONDARYBPADALAM

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

SECONDARYBPAIALAK

Asset Management & Infrastructure Resilience Agencies (State of Good Repair, Climate Adaptation)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYBPADAEAA

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Smart city innovation
• Entrepreneurship support programs
• Climate neutral cities
• Circular economy initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Valladolid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Subsidies: As a public agency of the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, IdeVa operates primarily through municipal budget allocations and manages European funding programs for urban sustainable growth, climate action, and economic development projects.
2. Business Support Grants: Provides direct financial subsidies to new businesses (600,000 euros annually for new business creation), sustainable business practices, and talent return programs. These are grants managed on behalf of the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IdeVa delivers public innovation and economic development services for the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, including the Valladolid Demostrador regulatory sandbox, free coworking space (Lanzadera IdeVa), business consolidation and advisory programs (Consolida, SECOT), grant management for new business creation and environmental responsibility, an Electric Vehicle Office (OVE) for sustainable mobility, a Tech Lab for digital content and gaming, and talent attraction/return programs (Volvemos a Valladolid, Prácticas en Empresas, Premios TFG/TFM). The agency also manages European-funded projects in climate neutrality, circular economy, and smart cities, acting as the single entry point connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and universities with the local innovation ecosystem.

Product overview

IdeVa (Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico de Valladolid) operates as a public innovation and economic development agency under the Ayuntamiento de Valladolid, established in 2011. Rather than a single product, the agency offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized around five thematic pillars: Climate Change, Renaturalization, Sustainable and Connected Mobility, Smart City, and Circular Economy. The core offerings include: the Valladolid Demostrador sandbox for testing innovations in real urban settings; CONSOLIDA TU NEGOCIO for business consolidation; the Coworking Lanzadera IdeVa for entrepreneurs; the Tech Lab (Laboratorio Tecnológico de Contenidos Digitales) for digital content and gaming; the Oficina Vehículo Eléctrico for sustainable mobility; various grants programs (Ayudas a Empresas de Nueva Creación, Ayudas Ambientales); talent programs (Volvemos a Valladolid, Prácticas en Empresas, Premios TFG/TFM); and advisory services via SECOT. The agency also coordinates sectoral tables for agri-food and automotive industries, positioning itself as a connector between the university, businesses, and public administration to drive sustainable economic growth in Valladolid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Valladolid Demostrador (Valladolid Escenario Demostrador) A regulatory sandbox enabling companies and individuals to test new products or services in real urban settings to improve municipal services and quality of life for citizens. It is the first such sandbox in Spain.
• CONSOLIDA TU NEGOCIO Business consolidation program providing SMEs in Valladolid with support in strategy, marketing, distribution, and internationalization, managed in partnership with CEOE Valladolid and the Chamber of Commerce.
• Asesoramiento a Emprendedores (SECOT) Advisory services for entrepreneurs through SECOT, offering business plan guidance, viability assessment, and mentorship from veteran professionals.
• Ayudas a Empresas de Nueva Creación Annual grants program of €600,000 (non-reimbursable) supporting SME and individual business startup costs in Valladolid.
• Volvemos a Valladolid Talent return program providing direct financial support for relocation, installation, and professional reintegration of professionals who developed careers outside Castilla y León and wish to return to Valladolid.
• Oficina Vehículo Eléctrico (OVE) Electric Vehicle Office coordinating public-private collaboration projects for sustainable and connected mobility, supporting Valladolid's climate neutrality mission.
• Laboratorio Tecnológico de Contenidos Digitales (Tech Lab) Technology laboratory supporting entrepreneurship in video games, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and audiovisual production and training.
• Coworking Lanzadera IdeVa Free coworking space offering 16 workstations for startups, freelancers, and micro-SMEs (up to 24 months antiquity), with meeting rooms and common areas.
• Premios TFG/TFM Awards program for university students researching solutions for making Valladolid more liveable and healthy, focusing on digital and green transition, climate action, and citizen participation.
• Prácticas en Empresas Internship program placing students in Valladolid businesses for modernization, digital transformation, and green transition projects; annual municipal budget of ~€500,000 and 50%+ labor insertion rate.
• Ayudas a la Responsabilidad Empresarial Ambiental Environmental responsibility grants for SMEs and micro-SMEs in Valladolid, managed by the Chamber of Commerce, supporting sustainability plans aligned with Mission Valladolid.
• Mesa Agroalimentaria Strategic sectoral table to strengthen the agri-food sector in Valladolid, coordinating business support across the regional ecosystem.
• Mesa de la Automoción Strategic sectoral table to support the automotive industry in Valladolid, coordinating with the Electric Vehicle Office and key industry stakeholders.
• Pucela Game Awards National indie video game awards promoting creativity, innovation, and talent in the independent video game sector in Spain, organized by the Tech Lab.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55%+ employment insertion rate for graduates in practices programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EurocitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Over 200 cities from 38 countries. Valladolid has been a member since 2017 and actively participates in forums including the Economic Development Forum held in 2019 focused on Circular Economy.
• RECI (Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Spanish Network of Smart Cities with 93 cities and 44 friend municipalities. Formally constituted in Valladolid in 2012. Valladolid leads the mobility working group.
• Pacto de los Alcaldes (Covenant of Mayors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Main global movement for cities and local governments driving climate and sustainable energy action. Valladolid joined in 2011, committing to EU climate objectives and 40% CO2 reduction by 2030.
• Red InnpulsocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Spanish Network of Science and Innovation Cities with 83 municipalities. Valladolid holds the 'Ciudad de la Ciencia y la Innovación' distinction since 2010 and is on the Board of Directors, leading the connection working group with RECI.
• Red de Ciudades MichelínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of 40 cities from 20 countries and 4 continents that host Michelin factories or technology centers. Valladolid signed the 'Compromiso de Querétaro' in Mexico in 2022.
• Net Zero CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform that coordinates and advises the '100 Smart and Climate-Neutral Cities 2030' Mission under Horizon Europe. Valladolid is part of this ambitious program with 7 other Spanish cities.
• Climate-KICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's most important climate innovation working communities. Part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), promoting applied innovation for climate action through public-private collaboration.
• Ciudades Verdes CencylminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen cities network part of the Atlantic Corridor, focused on sustainable development and climate change. Includes cooperation projects with Portugal involving cities like Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo, Aveiro, and others.
• Foro de Ciudades por el EmpleominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum of Spanish cities with over 100,000 inhabitants established in 2008 to improve institutional cooperation for economic promotion, local development, innovation, and social services.
• Green City AccordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU initiative where Valladolid commits to being a healthier and cleaner city, accelerating action plans in air, water, nature, biodiversity, circular economy, and noise.
• CNCA (Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of the world's leading cities working to achieve decarbonization in 10-20 years with the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets set so far.
• Big BuyersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU initiative promoting collaboration between large public buyers for strategic public procurement of sustainable solutions. Valladolid has received EU recognition for its commitment to sustainability and local economy.
• CircularCities DeclarationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Circular Cities Declaration driving the transition from linear to circular economy. Valladolid is a pioneer in Spain in Circular Economy and took over from Seville with the 'Declaración de Valladolid'.
• APD (Asociación para el Progreso de la Dirección)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation bringing together key national business executives. The agency drives the business excellence ecosystem with talks and reference events through APD.
• AEICE (Clúster de Hábitat Eficiente)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate non-profit association with over 100 member companies and entities. The Town Hall participates with AEICE in various European projects.
• AVEBIOMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Biomass Association promoting the bioenergy sector. The agency supports AVEBIOM in organizing the Renewable Gas Salon held in Valladolid.
• Cámara de Comercio de ValladolidcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChamber of Commerce representing and defending business interests. Essential ally for programs like Consolida to strengthen competitiveness and international commercial networks.
• CCOO Castilla y LeónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for Circular Economy promotion, translating the transition into training and awareness actions for workers, union representatives, and businesses.
• COTECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation where innovation is a pillar for economic and social development. Valladolid participates alongside nearly 100 companies and public administrations in national and international innovation work.
• CEOE ValladolidcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness organization representing Valladolid's business sector. Programs like Consolida and Traspasa provide training, consulting, and business strategy support through this alliance.
• EXECYL (Fundación Excelencia Empresarial CyL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation gathering over 80 companies for business and economic development. Essential alliance for generating a reference economic development environment.
• Fundación Universidad de ValladolidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreements to drive talent and knowledge transfer between university and business communities. Programs include university practices with 55%+ employment rate, Valladolid Talento, and TFG-TFM awards.
• Universidad de Valladolid (UVa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsolidated alliance with four campuses offering degrees in Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. Key for talent retention and university-business connection.
• UEMC (Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Campus Sostenible' pioneer program for clean mobility and AI and video games training. Reinforces the Climate Mission of Valladolid.
• CEU San PablominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programs for entrepreneurs and support for new projects and startups in the city through alliance with CEU San Pablo university.
• VitartisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of the Food Industry of Castilla y León focused on sustainability, competitiveness, and responsibility through innovation in a strategic sector.
• Secot (Seniors para la Cooperación Técnica)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisory program for entrepreneurs providing mentorship from veteran professionals on how to start a business. Delivered altruistically in collaboration with the Town Hall.
• citiES 2030coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative for acceleration and application of the EU Mission '100 Smart and Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030' in Spain. Valladolid is one of 7 Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Valladolid.
• Fundación MichelínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to reactivate the local industrial fabric and generate new jobs. Provides 1,500 euros for each new job created, plus technical support for projects with employment potential.
• UGT Castilla y LeónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement focused on sustainable mobility in the labor and business sphere. Conducted a study in San Cristóbal industrial park with over 1,000 companies and 15,000-20,000 workers.
• IberavalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual Guarantee Society partnership for promoting business viability and growth through accessible financing. Leader in Spain with 34,000 member companies.
• ATA (Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation and advisory services for self-employed workers. Development of pilot projects for digitalization with attention to cybersecurity and energy efficiency for reducing carbon footprint.
• TECHNOVITAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Premios de la Industria en España' (Industry Awards in Spain) recognizing the best industrial, business, and innovative proposals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sevilla Global: Seville's municipal economic development agency. Direct peer, particularly relevant because Seville previously led the Circular Cities Declaration in Spain before handing off to Valladolid ('Declaración de Valladolid').
• Barcelona Activa: Barcelona's municipal economic development and entrepreneurship agency. Directly comparable as a city-level public agency delivering coworking, business advisory, talent programs, and EU project management, but operating at significantly larger scale.
• Zaragoza Activa: Zaragoza's municipal innovation and entrepreneurship agency. Direct peer providing coworking, business acceleration, and talent programs to a comparable mid-sized Spanish city.
• Valencia Innovation Capital: Valencia's municipal innovation promotion entity. Direct peer; Valencia is also in the EU 100 Climate-Neutral Cities Mission cohort alongside Valladolid, making it a head-to-head comparator for EU pilot funding.
• Bilbao Metropoli-30: Bilbao metropolitan strategic agency. Direct peer focused on economic development, urban regeneration, and innovation in a comparable Spanish industrial city.
• Vitoria-Gasteiz Municipal Innovation Agency (Centro de Estudios Ambientales): Vitoria-Gasteiz's municipal sustainability and innovation body. Direct peer and fellow EU 100 Climate-Neutral Cities cohort member with comparable green and climate focus.

Others

• Climate-KIC: European climate innovation community under the EIT, of which IdeVa is a partner. Included as an ecosystem peer shaping IdeVa's access to climate innovation funding and accelerator programs.
• Eurocities: European network of 200+ cities that IdeVa is a member of. Included as a peer because membership provides IdeVa with peer benchmarking, project co-funding, and policy influence that defines its operating model.
• Net Zero Cities: EU platform coordinating the 100 Climate-Neutral Cities Mission. Included as a direct institutional peer that IdeVa works with and is benchmarked against in the Mission cohort.

Broad incumbents

• Madrid Emprende: Madrid's municipal entrepreneurship support program. Broader incumbent offering in a much larger market, with overlapping services (incubation, advisory, grants) but materially greater budget and headcount.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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