As part of the AENEAS project’s dissemination and capacity-building actions, the 3rd Academic Workshop was organized to enhance cooperation between research institutions, industry, and maritime stakeholders.

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The 3rd academic workshop of the AENEAS project was organized on October 9, 2025, at the Tervahovi Building, University of Vaasa, Finland, in a hybrid format attended by around 40 participants from academia, industry, and key stakeholder organizations. The event was organized with the support of all AENEAS project partners and formed part of the project’s dissemination and knowledge-sharing activities. The workshop focused on novel energy storage solutions and their role in enabling the electrification of marine transportation, aiming to foster dialogue on innovative approaches to sustainable maritime technologies. The program began with an introduction to the AENEAS project delivered by Flanders Make, followed by presentations from work package leaders showcasing the project’s latest progress and outcomes.

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Experts from Danfoss, Wärtsilä, and WETech shared their insights relating to ongoing research and industrial practices in electrification and the maritime sector, complementing the project’s scientific results. The University of Vaasa concluded the session by presenting its ongoing research activities and future collaboration opportunities.

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Each presentation included an interactive Q&A session, where faculty members, researchers, students, and maritime professionals actively exchanged ideas and discussed key technical challenges. This workshop provided a valuable platform for collaborative learning, knowledge exchange, and reinforced the AENEAS objectives toward a greener and more energy-efficient maritime future. The discussions also contributed to identifying replication pathways for future vessel electrification scenarios and potential synergies with ongoing EU research initiatives.