ZABALA INNOVATION

Zabala Innovation is a leading international consultancy specialising in innovation strategy and R&D&I project funding, with more than 35 years of experience supporting public and private organisations in the development and management of innovative projects. Since 1986, the company has worked to make innovation a key driver of competitiveness, helping clients access European, national, and regional funding programmes.

With more than 600 professionals, 13 international offices, and a presence in 5 countries, Zabala Innovation has collaborated with over 10,000 organisations and helped secure billions of euros in funding for strategic projects. Its activities range from identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to comprehensive project management, European positioning, innovation strategy, and the development of European platforms and initiatives.

The company works with a wide range of clients, including public administrations, SMEs, startups, large companies, universities, technology centres, and European institutions, providing tailored solutions for each organisation and sector. Its multidisciplinary approach is organised around areas of expertise such as energy, mobility, health, digitalisation, environment, bioeconomy, security, and entrepreneurship.

In addition to its expertise in European funding, Zabala Innovation stands out for its participation and leadership in strategic European Union projects and initiatives, as well as for developing its own tools such as Kaila, an intelligent platform that analyses innovation data and trends across Europe.

Zabala Innovation¿s mission is to promote sustainable and collaborative innovation that contributes to economic and social development, fostering strategic partnerships and supporting organisations throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects. All of this is driven by values such as trust, cooperation, integrity, innovation, and commitment.