IDOM CONSULTING, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE S.A.U.

Their core work

IDOM is a large Spanish engineering and architecture consultancy headquartered in Bilbao, providing multidisciplinary services across energy infrastructure, building design, and industrial engineering. In H2020, they contributed engineering expertise to ocean energy projects (wave and tidal), building energy performance, and radioactive waste management. Their role is typically that of an applied engineering partner — translating research concepts into practical designs, testing procedures, and techno-economic assessments. They bridge architecture, construction, and energy systems, making them a versatile technical contributor in infrastructure-heavy consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

IDOM's early H2020 work (2016–2019) was firmly rooted in ocean energy — wave energy converters, oscillating water columns, and open-source design tools for tidal and wave devices. From 2019 onward, their portfolio diversified significantly into radioactive waste management, smart buildings with BIM integration, and even wearable IoT networks. This shift signals a deliberate broadening from marine renewables into wider energy infrastructure and digital construction, reflecting their core identity as a multi-sector engineering consultancy rather than a domain specialist.

IDOM is expanding from marine energy into building energy performance and nuclear safety engineering, positioning itself as a broad-spectrum energy infrastructure partner.

How they like to work

IDOM has never coordinated an H2020 project — they consistently join as a participant or third party, contributing specialist engineering services to large consortia. With 225 unique partners across 31 countries in just 6 projects, they operate in very large multi-partner frameworks rather than small focused teams. This makes them a reliable, low-friction consortium partner: experienced in navigating large EU project structures without seeking the coordination spotlight.

Despite only 6 projects, IDOM has built an exceptionally broad network of 225 partners spanning 31 countries, a result of participating in large-scale joint programmes and innovation actions. Their reach is truly pan-European with no obvious geographic concentration beyond their Spanish base.

What sets them apart

IDOM stands out as a large, established engineering and architecture firm that brings industrial-grade design and consulting capabilities into EU research consortia — a profile quite different from universities or research institutes that dominate H2020. Their combination of architecture, construction engineering, and energy systems expertise means they can contribute across the full lifecycle from concept design through techno-economic feasibility to built environment. For consortium builders, IDOM offers the credibility and execution capacity of a major private engineering firm with genuine R&D engagement.

Highlights from their portfolio

• OPERA
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 401,229) — focused on reducing wave energy costs through real open-sea operating experience.
• EURAD
  Participation in the European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management signals trust in IDOM's engineering capabilities for safety-critical nuclear infrastructure.
• PROBONO
  Most recent project (2022–2026), marking IDOM's entry into smart green buildings and BIM-driven energy performance — a strong indicator of their current strategic direction.