Ormazabal, an expert in technological solutions for the electrical grid, marks the 25th anniversary of the Aula Ormazabal. This pioneering university-company collaboration, established in 2001, has been instrumental in promoting practical training, knowledge transfer, and talent integration into the industrial sector.
The event, held this week at Ormazabal's facilities in Derio, was attended by Gotzone Barandika, Vice-Rector for Transfer and Internationalization at UPV/EHU, and Charles Pinto, Director of the Bilbao School of Engineering, along with other academic representatives. Ormazabal was represented by President Javier Ormazabal, CEO Jorge González, Chief Human Capital Officer Emmanuel Orio, and Marketing Director Milagros García.
The Aula Ormazabal, located at the Bilbao School of Engineering, was founded to expose students to the technological and industrial reality through applied projects addressing the company's needs. Over the years, it has facilitated the integration of nearly 60 students and the launch of 15 projects, becoming a key pathway for qualified talent and strengthening Ormazabal's technological capabilities.
“"The Aula Ormazabal represents one of the best examples of how collaboration between university and company can generate value for society as a whole. Over these 25 years, we have worked together to foster knowledge, encourage technological vocations, and help talent find professional development opportunities in our environment."
“"The trajectory of Aula Ormazabal demonstrates the enormous potential of cooperation between the academic and business spheres to enrich student training and jointly address future technological and social challenges."
This public-private collaboration has generated opportunities and strengthened Euskadi's innovation ecosystem, creating a space for learning and knowledge exchange on real industry challenges. The Aula also serves as a meeting point for generations of engineers.
The event recognized the contributions of individuals who have consolidated the initiative and highlighted the achievement of transforming knowledge and practical experience into long-term professional opportunities, as exemplified by former students now working within the company.
Ormazabal is a company with over 55 years of experience and a turnover of 850 million euros, specializing in high-tech solutions for the electrical grid. With approximately 3,000 professionals, its objective is to lead the technological evolution of electrical grids for the energy transition.
