Innovation Action SYNERGETICS’ Post

Catch up with the latest from Innovation Action SYNERGETICS! Newsletter 3 is here to provide an overview of the first 18 months of the project.

Mr. Benjamin Boyer of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) was one of the keynote speakers at the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS Mid-term Conference in Brussels. In the video below, Mr. Boyer explains what are the benefits of the #synergetics project and why does it matter for inland navigation in Europe. The Conference presentations can be downloaded from the #synergetics website: https://lnkd.in/eubK_F7Q. #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

This video provides some hints of why European clusters are important for the future of the EU and our industries. MINE.THE.GAP EU project as a exemplary network of clusters is mentioned on 3'18” of the video. This project recently finished, but a follow-up will come for sure. Other temporary or more long-term oriented, meta-clusters are emerging here and there, and I think they are needed to increase the scale and coordination of our innovation and industrial strategies in the EU.

🚢🌊 New Initiative: Baltic FIT Project for Maritime Decarbonization! 🌊🚢 We are thrilled to introduce the Baltic FIT project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at building a network of excellence among organizations from the Baltic Sea Region. This project is designed to help maritime transport meet the 'Fit for 55' regulations, focusing on decarbonization over the next three years. Our innovation strategy, consisting of five key objectives, aims to strengthen the positions of TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy, TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden in the field of maritime decarbonization, with the support by Anrömind OÜ Our journey began on June 3rd with a productive introductory meeting where we discussed our primary goals and the collaborative efforts needed to drive this project forward. Key activities will include innovation workshops, strategic R&I planning, summer schools, and short-term staff exchanges. We also look forward to joint innovation projects and conference attendance to share our findings and advance maritime decarbonization. Stay tuned for updates as we work together to create a more sustainable future for maritime transport in the Baltic Sea region! 🌍🚢 #BalticFIT #MaritimeDecarbonization #Sustainability #Innovation #Fitfor55 #BalticSeaRegion #ResearchCollaboration

After a busy week of events for ACUA, we encapsulated some of the key themes of Oceanology International 2024 emphasising the critical role of innovation in developing dual-use technology that is both scalable and sustainable. #cleantech #Oceantech https://lnkd.in/eFkhBiy8

🎉 We’re excited to launch the Associated Regions, Projects Supported By SeaClear2.0, on our Website! 🖥 🔗 Explore our website to meet the Associated Regions and discover how they aim to prevent litter while promoting ocean literacy in their communities: https://lnkd.in/eB4v9uxY 🌟 Five regions have been selected as strategic partners, each receiving up to €100,000 to showcase SeaClear2.0’s pioneering solutions for identifying, collecting, and valorising marine litter. 🌊 Stay tuned—introductions to each project are coming soon! 💡 Mission Ocean European Commission CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Delft University of Technology DUNEA RDA Fraunhofer CML Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts Venice Lagoon Plastic Free Isotech Ltd DANCHOR Subsea Tech TECNOSUB Technical University of Munich University of Dubrovnik, Croatia Technical University of Munich Technical University of Cluj Napoca Veolia #SeaClear2.0 #HorizonEU #MarineLitter #OceanProtection #robosforseas #MissionOcean #EUMissions #HorizonEurope

Tune in to listen to Marine Industry experts from various backgrounds and affiliations to get insights into the new market trends shaping sustainable future of shipping industry. #shipping #innovation #sustainableshipping #decarbonization

VdA participates in "Sustainable Living Innovators" Magda Cocco integrated the panel of speakers at the 5th edition of Sustainable Living Innovators, a development program for young people promoted by CEiiA // Centre of Engineering and Product Development, with the aim of empowering them to value knowledge and technology. This year’s programme challenged participants to answer the question: "How can space technologies help solve Earth's problems?". To this end, the program was divided into four thematic areas: "New Space: Challenges and Opportunities", "Development Methodologies and Teamwork", "Engineering and Product Development" and "Application of Space Technology". Magda Cocco was one of the speakers in the first module, in which she presented a session on "Space Regulation and Governance". In this session, Magda Cocco proposed a reflection on the major challenges of space governance and regulation. More information is available here (https://lnkd.in/dxmWtNTX) #VdA #CEiiA #SpaceRegulation #SpaceGovernance #Technology

What are the technical challenges for multimodal network and traffic management? This was the panel discussion topic at the final conference for the TANGENT Project, which aims to develop tools for optimising traffic operations, including automated and non-automated vehicles, passengers and freight transport. Participants were able to learn more about the tech and research related to traffic management, including the prediction and simulation tools which were part of Aimsun's contribution to TANGENT. The panel was moderated by Leire Serrano (University of Deusto) with Eleni Vlahogianni (National Technical University of Athens), Athina Tympakianaki, PhD (Aimsun), Ynte Vanderhoydonc (imec), Antonio D. Masegosa (University of Deusto), Marco Comerio (Cefriel), and Tiago Dias (A-to-Be). TANGENT is funded by CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

❄️🧊 In the frozen waters of the North, a remarkable story is unfolding. 📌Estonian researchers from TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology have developed a cutting-edge icebreaking technology— a detachable bow that not only shatters ice with precision but does so with remarkable energy efficiency. This invention is a game-changer for marine navigation, ensuring safer, greener journeys through icy seas. Estonia, a small country with big ideas, is leading the charge toward a sustainable maritime future. 🚢✨ Read more from the link in the comments! #ResearchInEstonia #EstonianResearchCouncil #EestiTeadusagentuur #Estonia #Science #Innovation #Sustainability