Innovation drives RINA’s growth and the growth of our clients. We leverage research and innovation to ensure we consistently deliver top-tier innovative services to our clients.
Our activities span across all sectors in which we operate, integrating multidisciplinary teams from various divisions into a dynamic and collaborative network.
Our approach emphasizes open collaborative innovation, fostering strategic partnerships with academia, research centers, and industry peers across the market value chain to unlock new growth opportunities.
We are deeply engaged in funded research and innovation initiatives, resulting as one of the leading industrial participants in Horizon Europe, the EU's key research and innovation funding program, and RFCS, Research Fund for Coal and Steel, the key EU funding programme supporting research projects in the coal and steel sectors.
R&D&I projects are developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including technology providers, pilot end users, public authorities, and representatives of the civil society.
R&D&I is collaboratively developed with all stakeholders through a process of co-design and co-development, ensuring that innovative solutions are tailored to meet shared objectives and real-world needs.
We are working on projects to decarbonise energy systems by advancing renewable sources and low-carbon solutions, aiming to cut emissions and promote sustainability.
Top project: BAMBOO scales offshore solar technology to large, standardized formats, enabling the transition to gigawatt-scale farms. It addresses key challenges in sustainable deployment, creating a reference system for global offshore solar projects.
We are developing advanced industrial technologies and materials to improve efficiency, performance, and sustainability in various industries.
Top project: HYDRA integrates hydrogen technologies into steel production by building a “mini steel mill” where hydrogen replaces carbon as a reducing agent in a Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) plant. This approach reduces CO2 emissions while maintaining high steel output, pioneering decarbonization in the steel industry.
We are working on projects to develop smart cities that leverage technology and data to improve urban living and sustainability.
Top project: EHHUR introduces a co-designed methodology that integrates existing best practices with the New European Bauhaus and EU Missions principles to guide urban transformation. It involves seven Lighthouse demonstrators, promoting collaborative urban development across diverse European regions.
We are advancing initiatives to enhance asset management, safety, and resilience across various systems and infrastructures.
Top project: MULTICLIMACT creates a comprehensive framework and tool for assessing building resilience against climate hazards, integrating human well-being into the analysis. It offers cost-effective design methods and digital solutions that empower stakeholders to evaluate and improve resilience throughout the building life cycle.
We are undertaking initiatives to advance ESG objectives, drive sustainability, optimize resource efficiency, and support the circular economy.
Top project: PLASTICE develops and demonstrates four cutting-edge plastic waste valorization technologies: cascade enzymatic hydrolysis, combined gasification and chemical post-treatment, hydrothermal liquefaction, and microwave-assisted pyrolysis. These innovations aim to enhance plastic recycling efficiency through real-world collaboration with EU waste managers.
We are committed to improving water management and developing sustainable solutions to clean wastewater before any discharge to the sea.
Top project: RHE-MEDiation integrates micro-algae-based remediation technology with existing water treatment systems to improve pollutant removal. It uses mobile and fixed sensors for real-time monitoring, enabling data-driven management while engaging local stakeholders through demonstrations and replication sites to enhance community involvement in pollution control.
We strongly support a sustainable maritime transport and blue economy through dedicated initiatives spanning from regulatory to adaptation and validation of new solutions.
Top project: ENGIMMONIA tackles decarbonization in the shipping sector by showcasing ammonia as a clean fuel for on-board energy solutions, including electricity and HVAC systems. The project promotes replicability across business models, regulatory frameworks, and naval classifications to facilitate a sustainable transition in maritime operations.
We are contributing to the development of future aerospace systems and technologies and are also committed to support relevant applications in the Defence and Security sectors.
Top project: SPADA features an advanced parametric simulator that allows real-time configuration of aircraft parameters and performance assessments, streamlining development. It also uses flight trial simulations to optimize configurations, reducing fuel consumption and travel times.
We are working on projects leveraging artificial intelligence and digitalisation, driving innovation and enhancing efficiency across various sectors.
Top project: TRUSTEE's innovative framework employs homomorphic encryption to enable data analysis on encrypted repositories while ensuring compliance with GDPR. It enhances data accessibility and integrity across sectors and incorporates a blockchain-based transaction recorder for accountability.
Ongoing R&D&I projects
R&D&I Communities across all geographies
Engineering hours dedicated to R&D&I projects (based on the last solar year)
European partners, including research institutions, universities, and industry leaders
