The Municipality of Ermua has been selected as a finalist in the Disruptores Innovation Awards 2025 thanks to the European drOp project. This distinction places drOp among the 50 most disruptive projects of 2025, featured in the prestigious “50+ Disruptors” yearbook, a leading publication in the field of innovation and digital transformation in Spain.
The award ceremony took place on 23 October at the Palacio de Neptuno in Madrid, bringing together key actors from the innovation ecosystem: entrepreneurs, public administrations, startups, technology centres and major corporations. drOp was recognised in the Best Public Project category, further positioning Ermua as a national reference in urban innovation.
Funded by the European Commission, drOp aims to transform social housing neighbourhoods into smart, sustainable and inclusive environments. Piloted in Santa Ana (Ermua), the project integrates urban renewal, energy efficiency, digitalisation and citizen participation through an innovative methodology that actively involves residents and local stakeholders in co-creating solutions. Key actions include the creation of an energy community, digital services for seniors, and public space interventions developed through various participatory processes.
The drOp consortium warmly welcomes this inclusion in the “50+ Disruptors” yearbook, alongside other standout initiatives shaping the future of innovation and digital transformation. It represents a recognition of the collective effort taking place in Santa Ana, demonstrating how local, community-driven initiatives can spark meaningful change.
The yearbook is available free of charge here: https://k1gvzq1i.sibpages.com
