VEBIC
A multidisciplinary research platform
VEBIC (Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre) is a multidisciplinary research platform that connects academia, industry, and society to accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy solutions and smart technologies. By leveraging the expertise of research groups and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at the University of Vaasa, VEBIC addresses the technical, economic, and societal challenges of the energy transition, fostering collaboration and innovation among energy-sector stakeholders.
Extensive collaboration network
VEBIC collaborates closely with the different stakeholders within the Vaasa Energy cluster.
Financing partners: ABB, Citec, Danfoss/Vacon, Leinolat, Pohjanmaa Chamber of Commerce, Business Finland (Tekes), University of Vaasa, Vaasan Sähkö, Vaasa Parks, VEO, Wapise, Wärtsilä Finland
Company partners: Veljekset Ala-Talkkari Oy, Skaala IFN Oy, EAB Group Oyj, The Switch, Viria, Comsel Systems Oy, ALVA, Arcteq Oy, Westenergy Oy, Wega, EPV Energia Oy, Jyväskylän Energia
Other organisations: Vaasan kaupunki, Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu, Novia, Helsinging yliopisto, Åbo Akademi, VASEK
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Projects
| Project | Duration | Actors |
|---|---|---|
| CHEK - deCarbonising sHipping by Enabling Key technology symbiosis on real vessel concept designs | - | VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Renewable energy, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Clean Propulsion Technologies | - | VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Management, Renewable energy, Strategic business development, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| LEAP-RE - Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy | - | VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Renewable energy, Smart electric systems, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Research Environment for Smart Grids and Flexible Energy Resources (SGFER) + investments | - | VEBIC, Smart electric systems |
| CleanSCHOOL - Discovering safe cleaning for school buildings to reduce harmful chemical, particle and microbial footprint | - | VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Renewable Energy and Built Environment |
| Future Ready Harbour Concept – Towards Sustainable Maritime Ecosystem | - | VEBIC, Renewable energy, Smart electric systems, Networked value systems NeVS, Strategic business development, Management, Technology and Innovations, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Sustainable Industry Ecosystem (SIE) | - | Digital Economy, Technology and Innovations, VEBIC, Management, Strategic business development, Networked value systems NeVS |
| ReWise - Demonstrating resource-wise systems | - | VEBIC, Strategic business development, Networked value systems NeVS |
| Biogas Utilization Opportunities in Ostrobothnia Region | - | VEBIC, Renewable energy, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Hajautetun energiantuotannon hybridiratkaisut Etelä-Pohjanmaan maaseudulla – HYBE | - | VEBIC |
