Valencia, February 24, 2026 – The latest FT Ranking Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs once again places Valencia firmly on the European innovation map. Indeed, the ranking, compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista and Sifted, recognizes the continent’s leading entrepreneurship hubs for their ability to foster high-growth startups in an increasingly competitive and global environment.
Valencia, February 24, 2026 – The latest FT Ranking Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs once again places Valencia firmly on the European innovation map. Indeed, the ranking, compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista and Sifted, recognizes the continent’s leading entrepreneurship hubs for their ability to foster high-growth startups in an increasingly competitive and global environment.
In this context, programs from the Valencian ecosystem such as Lanzadera, part of Marina de Empresas, and CEEI Valencia (Paterna) have been included among Europe’s most prominent hubs. As a result, this international recognition further reinforces Valencia’s position as one of the most dynamic environments for the creation and scaling of innovative companies.
The ranking evaluates key factors such as the quality of mentoring, access to funding, available infrastructure, international networks, and the measurable impact on the growth of accelerated startups. Therefore, Valencia’s presence in this classification is no coincidence; rather, it reflects a sustained and long-term strategy to strengthen its technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
An Ecosystem Built to Scale Innovation
Notably, the inclusion of Valencian hubs in the Financial Times ranking confirms both the maturity and international projection of the local ecosystem.
In Valencia, companies benefit from:
● Accelerators and innovation centers with European recognition.
● Direct connections to national and international investors.
● Universities and technology centers generating highly skilled talent.
● An increasingly international entrepreneurial community.
● Modern infrastructure and spaces designed for collaborative innovation.
Moreover, this ecosystem is reinforced by a strong public-private collaboration model, where initiatives such as Startup Valencia, Valencia Innovation Capital, and Invest in Valencia work in close coordination to attract investment, facilitate the establishment of technology companies, and strengthen the city’s international positioning.
Taken together, these elements demonstrate that this recognition is not an isolated milestone. On the contrary, it reflects the consolidation of a model that successfully combines business vision, public-private partnership, and global ambition.
Valencia as a Growth Platform in Europe
Furthermore, the visibility gained through the FT Ranking strengthens Valencia’s image as a leading tech hub in Southern Europe.
The city offers a distinctive combination of advantages:
● Competitive operating costs compared to other major European hubs.
● High quality of life, which is essential for attracting and retaining international talent.
● Strategic logistical connectivity with Europe, the Mediterranean, and Latin America.
● Institutional stability and comprehensive investor support services.
Consequently, for international startups, venture capital funds, and expanding tech companies, Valencia represents an efficient gateway to the European market from an innovative, stable, and well-connected environment.
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