Innovation districts and urban development in the Basque Country

Explore the leading innovation districts and urban development initiatives driving transformation across the Basque Country. Discover how smart specialisation strategies, such as RIS3, and urban regeneration projects, like Opengela, are shaping the future of its cities and regions. Analyze the role of public-private collaboration and R&D&I investment in solidifying the Basque Country's status as a high-innovation region in Europe. This guide is ideal for urban planning professionals, investors, and policymakers interested in innovative territorial development models.

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    Zamudio Technology Park (Zamudio, Bizkaia)

    82 Global Votes
    • First technology park in Spain

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    This park, part of the Basque Technology Park, is attracting significant investments in data centers in 2026. It strengthens Bizkaia's technological infrastructure, being a nerve center for the data economy and the digitalization of the region.

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    Arasur Logistics and Technology Park (Arasur, Araba)

    77 Global Votes
    • Intermodal transport and logistics center

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    This logistics park is undergoing a reconversion into a data center hub in 2026, attracting significant investments. Its transformation makes it a key technological development district, boosting the digital infrastructure of Euskadi.

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    Donostia Campus of the Basque Technology Park (Donostia-San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)

    27 Global Votes
    • Spearhead for technology in Gipuzkoa

      (+4)

    This campus is a benchmark in biosciences and ICT, and its expansion to Illunbe with an investment of 80 million euros in 2026 positions it as a key driver for innovation in Gipuzkoa. Its focus on life sciences and quantum technologies makes it strategic for the future of the region.

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    Zorrotzaurre Campus (Bilbao, Bizkaia)

    10 Global Votes
    • Major urban regeneration project

      (+4)

    This urban regeneration project is crucial for Bilbao, transforming a former industrial area into an innovation hub. The significant investments planned for 2026 consolidate its role as a central axis for the city's technological and business development.

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    Vía Irun Project (Irun, Gipuzkoa)

    0 Global Votes
    • Unique urban and intermodal space in the Basque Country

      (+4)

    This urban transformation project, in public exhibition phase in March 2026, reclaims seven railway hectares to create a new urban center. It includes an 'innovative urban district' with university education and startup support, redefining Irun's economic model.

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    Hernani Campus of the Basque Technology Park (Hernani, Gipuzkoa)

    0 Global Votes
    • Supports over 200 scientific and technological companies

      (+4)

    This campus is part of the expansion of the Basque Technology Park in Gipuzkoa, with a new central building planned for late 2026. With an investment of 13 million euros, it meets the growing demand for spaces for innovative companies, strengthening the regional technological ecosystem.