Strengthening Transnational Co-operation, Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Development of Electric Vessels and Fostering Innovations in SMEs

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The project is committed to <strong>bringing together stakeholders with a significant potential and large interest for innovation and development</strong>. Regardless off differences in size and population, partner’s countries face common environmental challenges concerning resource limitations and vulnerability to climate change. The global maritime industry’s market has undergone disruptive changes over the past ten years which especially impacted European shipbuilding industry. The shipbuilding crisis requires the design of innovative solutions and development of new technologies. Our mission is to <strong>bring together members, interested in zero-emission vessels</strong>, and provide<strong> long-lasting and tailor-made solutions </strong>that should increase innovation ability across the EEA.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The aim of the project is to establish a <strong>sustainable and efficient network</strong> for the development of innovative zero-emission vessels. The transnational partnership will open up a wider market and <strong>help members of the ZEVinnovation HUB to enter the international supply chain</strong>. We facilitate supporting <strong>innovators, SMEs, ROs, clusters and other organisations</strong>. Our ambition is to contribute to <strong>the strengthening of the transnational eco-system</strong> through the implementation of pilot programs focusing on the collaborative development and market uptake of zero-emission vessels, while connecting the capacities of the EEA countries that have a strong maritime tradition and current pioneering initiatives. </span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The involvement of a transnational project partnership significantly enhanced the ZEVinnovation project, offering advanced knowledge, and a wider perspective on sustainable marine solutions. This transnational partnership was crucial for fostering innovation and ensuring project success, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in addressing global challenges. The donor partners, i.e. the expertise partners Vinco Innovation AS and AAKP shared the know-how and provided support in all phases of the project implementation. Their support also ensured successful development of the innovation management system implemented in the ZEVinnovation HUB digital platform.

Project partners

• POLISH MARITIME CLUSTER Donor project partner· Poland
• Inovacije i razvoj LLC Donor project partner· Croatia
• ÅKP AS Donor project partner· Norway
• Vinco Innovation AS Donor project partner· Norway