In a significant move to foster international collaboration, a delegation from Las Rozas Innova, the Public Innovation Company of Las Rozas City Council in Spain, visited The Park Forskaren in Stockholm’s innovation district to explore new partnership opportunities between Spain and Sweden’s innovation ecosystems.

This valuable connection was made by Antonio Bermejo from Abego Pharma Insights, a member at The Park, who facilitated the visit alongside Morgan Fexby from Osorno Consulting. The delegation included representatives from the Las Rozas City Council, the Fundación Cultural de Las Rozas, and Las Rozas Innova:

• Alba Monteiro de Oliveira Gil, Councilor for Economy, Employment, and Innovation, Las Rozas
• Javier Romero Martínez, Head of Events and Institutional Development, Las Rozas Innova
• Gloria Fernández Álvarez, Councilor for Education and Culture, Las Rozas
• Malena García Mexía, Head of Projects, Patronage, and Internationalization, Fundación Cultural Las Roza
• Gabriel Asensio Castañeda, Secondary and High School Teacher, Las Rozas
• Morgan Fexby, Organizer and Facilitator of the trip and meetings, Las Rozas

Las Rozas Innova plays a key role in driving technological and entrepreneurial development in Las Rozas, focusing on attracting talent and investment, supporting startups, and developing smart, sustainable cities. Through initiatives like the Hub Las Rozas Innova, they provide a platform for tech startups to grow and expand. At The Park Forskaren, the delegation engaged in discussions on fostering collaboration, exchanging knowledge, and leveraging synergies between the Spanish and Swedish innovation landscapes. A crucial part of the visit was the connection with the Association of Spanish Scientists in Sweden (ACES), which further strengthened the ties between the two countries.

The Park Forskaren, home to a thriving community of startups and established companies, showcased its dynamic ecosystem and ongoing projects, sparking conversations on shared goals in entrepreneurship, research, and sustainable innovation. The visit marks the beginning of what promises to be a strong collaboration between Las Rozas Innova and The Park Forskaren. With key players like Abego Pharma Insights and Osorno Consulting bridging the gap, both regions are well-positioned to develop impactful cross-border initiatives in the innovation sector.As these discussions evolve, exciting new projects are expected to emerge, driving growth and collaboration between Spain and Sweden.