Madrid to release two million municipal data points daily for startup innovation

Published: March 10, 2026

FM & Services

The Madrid city council will make up to two million daily municipal data records available to startups, covering transport, energy, urban services and environmental monitoring. The open data initiative positions Madrid as a smart city testbed for FM technology providers.

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