ASM RESEARCH SOLUTIONS STRATEGY SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA

Their core work

ASM is a Polish research and consulting SME specializing in energy efficiency in the built environment, building energy management systems (BEMS), and demand response strategies. They conduct applied research on how buildings consume and manage energy — from occupant behaviour modelling and sensor integration to smart home interoperability and consumer empowerment. Beyond energy, they also provide SME innovation support services, including market segmentation methodologies and policy instrument analysis for workforce skills in construction and energy sectors.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2015–2017), ASM focused on physical building renovation and energy simulation — timber prefabricated modules, occupant behaviour modelling, sensor deployment, and energy performance contracting (BERTIM, MOEEBIUS). From 2017 onward, their work shifted decisively toward digital integration and market-side energy management: demand response optimization, smart home interoperability protocols (OpenADR, oneM2M), consumer empowerment, and digital twins for construction. Their most recent coordinated project (INSTRUCT) added a policy and workforce dimension, signaling a broadening into the institutional side of the energy transition.

ASM is moving from hardware-side building energy research toward digital interoperability, demand-side flexibility, and workforce policy — positioning them at the intersection of smart buildings and energy transition governance.

How they like to work

ASM primarily operates as a consortium participant (6 of 9 projects), joining mid-to-large consortia — their 98 unique partners across 24 countries confirm they are well-networked rather than isolated. They have demonstrated coordination capability twice (SMEthod, INSTRUCT), both in coordination and support actions (CSA), suggesting they are comfortable leading softer research and policy projects while contributing technical expertise in larger innovation and research actions. Their broad partner base with little repetition indicates they are adaptable team players rather than a closed-circle operator.

ASM has built a wide European network of 98 unique consortium partners across 24 countries, indicating strong cross-border connectivity for a Polish SME. Their network spans Western and Eastern Europe without a visible geographic concentration beyond their Polish base.

What sets them apart

ASM occupies an unusual niche for a Polish SME: they combine hands-on technical research in building energy systems with policy analysis and SME support services. This dual capability — understanding both the technology (BEMS, BIM, demand response protocols) and the market/policy landscape (workforce skills, SME segmentation, innovation support) — makes them valuable for consortia that need a partner who can bridge the gap between technical development and real-world adoption. Their consistent presence across the full H2020 period (2015–2024) in energy-related projects demonstrates reliability and deep domain commitment.

Highlights from their portfolio

• INSTRUCT
  One of two projects ASM coordinated — focused on energy skills policy instruments, showing their ability to lead market-facing research beyond pure technology.
• COGITO
  Their largest single EC contribution (EUR 296,250) and most recent project, advancing digital twin and BIM interoperability for construction — representing their current strategic direction.
• HOLISDER
  Central to their demand response expertise, covering smart home interoperability with OpenADR and oneM2M standards — a technically dense project that defines their emerging specialization.