Baku, Azerbaijan · Innovation Hub The Azerbaijan Innovation Center (AIM) is a 1,250 m² urban innovation hub on Atatürk Avenue, Baku, managed by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). Opened in October 2024, it provides 18 dedicated desks, development programs, networking events, and investor roadshow access for resident startups. IDDA reports supporting 750+ startups cumulatively across its programs, with ecosystem assets under management of approximately $15.6 million.
Barcelona, Spain · Innovation Hub Barcelona Tech City is the leading private nonprofit association representing Barcelona's technology and digital innovation ecosystem, based in the 22@ innovation district (also known as 22@Barcelona). The 22@ district itself is a 200-hectare urban renewal area in the Poblenou neighborhood that the city government designated in 2000 as an innovation district, transforming former industrial land into a dense cluster of tech companies, research centers, universities, and startup spaces. Barcelona Tech City, as an association, brings together over 1,200 member companies ranging from startups to scale-ups and major tech firms, and organizes programs including mentorship, corporate-startup collaborations, talent development, and international trade missions. The organization also operates Pier01, a flagship startup hub located in the historic Palau de Mar building at Barcelona's port, and Pier03 in the 22@ district. Together, Barcelona Tech City and the 22@ infrastructure form the core of Spain's second-largest tech ecosystem.
Valletta, Malta · Support Organization The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) is a Maltese government body established to promote, certify, and regulate digital innovation, with particular focus on distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. It provides a certification framework for innovative technology arrangements and champions Malta's ambition to be a leading digital innovation jurisdiction in Europe. The MDIA is a Gold Sponsor of TechTok 2026.