Madrid Futuro

What Madrid Futuro does

Madrid Futuro (legal name: Asociación Madrid Futuro, NIF G01810498) is an independent, non-profit civil association founded on 24 July 2020 in Madrid, Spain. It functions as a convening and research platform rather than a commercial or technology entity, facilitating dialogue and collective action among more than 100 member organizations spanning large corporations, startups, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, foundations, and business associations. The association produces original research and diagnostic reports on Madrid's global positioning, coordinates operational initiatives such as Madrid Solar (a free platform promoting residential solar self-consumption, partnered with CaixaBank, Iberdrola, Naturgy, and Powen), and is developing the Alumni Madrid international student network and a new urban narrative project in partnership with Urban Mind.

The organization is funded entirely through membership contributions and sponsorships from its 100+ partner entities; it has no commercial revenue model, no pricing structure, and does not sell products or services. Governance includes the mayor of Madrid as honorary president and the regional government's presidency minister as vice president of honor, with formal public-private collaboration through the Foro por Madrid platform. Operational scale is modest, with approximately 10 employees and a registered headquarters at Calle Velázquez 63, Madrid (recently relocating to Palacio de Cañete).

Madrid Futuro's activities center on three stated pillars: promoting balanced urban growth, reinforcing civic pride among Madrid residents, and expanding the city's international projection. Recent strategic actions include the appointment of Natalia Peiro as Director General effective 1 January 2026, publication of a socioeconomic impact study quantifying €3.1 billion in annual economic impact from over 52,000 international students, and a city diagnostic report ranking Madrid 17th among 200 global cities. The association competes for attention and influence against other civic and industry bodies but differentiates through its cross-sector, non-partisan positioning and direct access to both municipal and regional government channels.

Name

Madrid Futuro

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN MADRID FUTURO

Website

https://madridfuturo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madrid Futuro is a non-profit civil association founded in 2020 that convenes more than 100 corporations, universities, cultural institutions, and NGOs in Madrid to drive the city's urban development, civic engagement, and international projection through research, dialogue, and projects like Madrid Solar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic and Urban Development Association

NAICS

Political Organizations (81394), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Civil society association
• Urban development research
• Civic dialogue platform
• Public-private collaboration
• City intelligence reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Association Membership / Contributions: Madrid Futuro is funded through contributions from its member organizations including corporations, startups, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, and foundations. The association does not operate a commercial revenue model as it is a non-profit civil society organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Madrid Futuro is a non-profit civil society association that convenes more than 100 member organizations (companies, startups, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, foundations, and business associations) to drive Madrid's development as an equitable, prosperous, and global city. Its operational offerings center on coordinating civic dialogue, publishing research and diagnostic reports (such as the city positioning study with The Business of Cities), and running specific initiatives including the Madrid Solar solar-energy self-consumption platform and the Alumni Madrid international student network.

Product overview

Madrid Futuro is a non-profit civil society association (Asociación Madrid Futuro) formed by over 100 companies, startups, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, foundations, business associations, and citizens. It is not a technology company with commercial products; rather, it functions as a platform for civic dialogue and collective action to promote Madrid as a more equitable, prosperous, and global city. Its activities center on urban development initiatives including the Madrid Solar energy self-consumption platform, the Alumni Madrid international student alumni network, the "Diagnóstico sobre el estado de la ciudad" city diagnosis report, the new narrative construction project for Madrid, and various conversation series and publications. The organization does not offer commercial software products or technology services.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Madrid Solar: A free, neutral, non-profit platform launched by Madrid Futuro to promote solar energy self-consumption among residential communities in Madrid, part of the Madrid 360 Solar agreement with the Madrid City Council. Principal partners include Caixabank, Iberdrola, Naturgy, and Powen.

Products and services

• Madrid Solar Free, neutral, non-profit platform facilitating the installation of solar energy for self-consumption in residential communities in Madrid, operated in partnership with Caixabank, Iberdrola, Naturgy, and Powen under the Madrid 360 Solar agreement.
• Alumni Madrid International student alumni network coordinated with Madrid universities to strengthen ties between former international students and the city, supporting talent attraction and retention.
• City Diagnostic Report (Diagnóstico sobre el estado de la ciudad) Diagnostic report analyzing Madrid's global positioning among 200 world cities, produced in partnership with The Business of Cities consultancy, ranking Madrid 17th globally and identifying strengths in business/investment, habitability, transportation, and quality of life.
• International Student Economic Impact Report (Impacto socioeconómico de los estudiantes internacionales en Madrid) Quantitative report measuring the economic impact of international students in Madrid, concluding that over 52,000 international students generate more than €3.1 billion in annual economic impact, led by Universidad Nebrija.
• Madrid Futuro Conversations Series (Las conversaciones de Madrid Futuro) Public conversation series organized across Madrid on themes arising from the city diagnostic report, including urban development, culture, metropolitan model, and talent attraction, hosted with member organizations and public institutions.
• Madrid Futuro Newsletter Monthly newsletter distributed to members and subscribers covering association events, projects, and city initiatives, with editions published continuously through 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 52,000 international students generating €3.1 billion annual economic impact identified through association-facilitated research
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Caixabank, Iberdrola, Naturgy, Powen (Madrid Solar Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2023Major energy companies Caixabank, Iberdrola, Naturgy, and Powen serve as main partners for the Madrid Solar initiative, aimed at promoting solar energy adoption in Madrid communities.
• Foro por MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2020Madrid Futuro participates in the Foro por Madrid, a public-private collaboration platform with Madrid City Hall. The association has a renewal agreement for activities related to city narrative activation, knowledge generation, and international promotion.
• IE University (Storytelling Innovation Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with IE University's Storytelling Innovation Lab for developing new narratives about Madrid's international projection. Students from Generation Z contribute fresh perspectives on Madrid's global identity.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint conference with Urban Land Institute featuring Professor Greg Clark on urban development and Madrid's position in the global city system.
• The Business of CitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based consultancy specializing in urban intelligence commissioned to produce the 'Diagnosis on the State of the City' report comparing Madrid's global positioning.
• Mutua MadrileñacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutua Madrileña joined as Vice Presidency of Honor and hosted the presentation of international students economic impact report at its headquarters.
• CUNEF UniversidadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partner incorporated in 2025-2026 as part of the association's expansion of academic members.
• Universidad Pontificia ComillasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew university partner added in 2025-2026 period, contributing to the academic network of the association.
• Fundación RACEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partner incorporated in 2025-2026 period, expanding the association's institutional network.
• Urban Mind (Fernando Caballero)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic consultancy agreement with Urban Mind led by Fernando Caballero, author of 'Madrid DF', to develop narratives on Madrid's growth for residents.
• UBC Sauder School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for Global Immersion Experience MBA program where students worked on public policy projects including Madrid Solar and northern Madrid economic development strategy.
• CitiboxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup joining the association focused on last-mile delivery innovation for e-commerce, contributing to urban sustainability discussions.
• Ayuntamiento de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public partner through Foro por Madrid collaboration platform. Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida serves as Honorary President of the association.
• Comunidad de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government of Madrid joined as Vice Presidency of Honor, represented by Miguel Ángel García Martín, Minister of Presidency.
• Crea Madrid Nuevo NortemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for urban development conversations, hosting events on metropolitan model and urban planning.
• CBREmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate services firm collaborated on urban development conversations, hosting the third conversation on new developments in Madrid.
• Círculo de Bellas ArtesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution collaborated on 'City and Culture' conversation as part of the diagnostic report discussion series.
• YMASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural marketing consultancy partnered on Barómetro de Patrocinio Cultural and exclusive visits to cultural events like the Book Fair.
• Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+dmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge foundation contributing to University-City table discussions on international students and talent attraction.
• Universidad NebrijamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the international students economic impact study, with Professor José Luis García Delgado as director of the Nebrija Spanish Observatory.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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