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Media: Innovation accelerator Eindhoven Engine enters new phase

As a society, we face numerous challenges. At Eindhoven Engine, a collaborative program between companies, knowledge institutions, social organizations and citizens in the Brainport region, work has been going on for years on innovations to address these problems. Now the program is breaking new ground.

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Advancing campus energy transition

Raise campus users awareness and involvement with energy transition

Energy transition is a complex problem that gets everyone involved. We need our common knowledge and all education levels (TU/e, HBO, MBO) to handle the energy transition problem. They all play a crucial role in globally advancing energy transition initiatives.

Energy transition to renewable energy sources is essential for a more sustainable planet. Eindhoven Engine is supporting the technical and societal aspects of the transition. With this assignment we concentrate on the social aspects.

Assignment 

Campus users are generally not aware about their potential role in energy transition. With this assignment we explore how we can improve the awareness and the active participation of campus users. Studies and pilots have already been effectuated for Electrical Vehicle users in relation to energy flexibility and raising involvement with energy transitions innovation on campus.

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RequirementsAbility to conduct in-depth analysis of energy transition strategies, processes.

  • Understanding of the significance of user participation in achieving sustainable energy goals in relation to technology advances.
  • Clear communication of findings and recommendations to encourage effective energy transition practices.

Are you intrigued?

Excited to explore the future of sustainable energy on campuses? Your analytical skills, innovation mindset and societal drive are vital for uncovering innovative solutions and promoting multilevel cooperation. Whether you are a business or a technical student, your expertise will be valuable to this complex but exciting problem.

 

We are looking for:

HBO students: Last year of Bachelor program
WO students: Last year of Bachelor program or in his/her Master program

with a background in Business Innovation, Industrial Design, IE&ES  or related fields

 

Starting date / duration of project

Starting in September 2025 / 4 – 6 months

Contact

Paul Desmedt | Program manager Livable Region