Public innovation is organized in a network
The Plenary, chaired by the Secretary General for Innovation, has brought together representatives from the 109 member cities to evaluate the work of the past year and define the 2026 Work Plan.
The Innpulso Network reinforces its role as a coordination space between municipalities committed to innovation, consolidating a shared vision on how cities can act as driving agents of transformation.
More instruments, less discourse
The 2026 Work Plan focuses on concrete tools. Among the main lines of action, the following stand out:
- Second edition of the aid program for City Lab projects, oriented toward experimentation in real-world environments.
- Gemini said
Continuity of the training program for Local Innovation Agents (ALI). - Refuerzo de los grupos de trabajo en Espacios de Experimentación, Compra Pública de Innovación 2.0 y Transferencia de Conocimiento.
- Support for programs linked to climate resilience and urban agendas.
“The key does not lie in the declaration of intent, but in the consolidation of instruments that connect public innovation with practical application.
Public procurement and transfer: the strategic axis
“The continuity of the working group on Innovative Public Procurement and Knowledge Transfer is especially relevant. Cities are not only looking to implement solutions but to act as a qualified demand for innovation, generating opportunities for companies and knowledge centers.
This approach positions municipalities as spaces where transfer does not depend exclusively on universities or large companies, but also on well-designed urban policies.
