Igor Idareta is an industrial engineer specializing in Mechanics from the Public University of Navarra and holds a BEng (Hons) in Design Engineering from Staffordshire University, UK. With over 20 years of experience in innovation consultancy, he has extensive knowledge in the financing and management of R&D and innovation projects within European programs, from the 5th Framework Programme to Horizon Europe and the Innovation Fund.

He has led projects under HORIZON, LIFE, CIP-EcoInnovation, and the Intelligent Energy Europe programs, with a strong commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction. Additionally, his experience includes the development of sustainable infrastructures and the promotion of regional development through programs such as CEF Transport, CEF Energy, and Interreg.

At Zabala Innovation, Igor leads a team of consultants specialized in energy, mobility, industry, and the environment, driving initiatives aligned with the Clean Industrial Deal and the Green Deal Industrial Plan. His focus on technology transfer, commercialization of R&D outcomes, and the implementation of industrial sustainability programs further cements his role as a reference in the fields of Climate, Energy, Transport, Circular Economy, and Zero Pollution. Igor Idareta directs his strategic vision and leadership towards promoting innovation and sustainability at the European level.