Ground-breaking retractable ship bow foils for unbeatable cost-saving, emission reduction and motion stabilization

Project description

Safe, steady and sustainable sailing through the waves thanks to smart equipment

The safe and stable navigation under circumstances of tumultuous water is a great challenge for medium-sized vessels. Bad weather navigation affects the speed of the boat as well as the health and well-being of the crew. Moreover, it increases fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The EU-funded SmartWings project will introduce a unique solution for ship stabilisation and forward thrust for medium-size ships. Through the innovative production of the first-ever retractable bow foils, SmartWings aims to offer a cut-rate tool for stable ship motion, contributing to the transition to zero-emission navigation.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › composites
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › renewable energy › hydroelectricity › marine energy › wave power
• social sciences › economics and business › economics › production economics › productivity

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges Main Programme
• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2020-4 - H2020-EIC Accelerator pilot –SME Instrument - Green Deal

Call for proposal

H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020

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Sub call

H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020-4

Funding Scheme

SME-2b - SME Instrument (grant only and blended finance)

Coordinator

WAVEFOIL AS

Net EU contribution

€ 2 110 092,25

Address

Havnegata 7
7010 Trondheim
Norway

Region

Norge › Trøndelag › Trøndelag

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

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Other funding

€ 904 325,25