The Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) Projects Cooperation Platform was officially launched to support the Waterborne Days in Brussels, set to take place on February 4 and 5. The Platform provides a unique overview of a collaborative ecosystem of EU funded projects in the field of research, innovation and demonstration in IWT. It brings together 37 different complementary projects. Our project SEAMLESS is part of the platform.
As a hub for European research, development and innovation projects, the Platform provides information on the ongoing projects. It also creates an environment where project coordinators and consortia connect, share insights and best practices, and strategically align their objectives. It addresses critical industry needs, such as deployment of zero-emission technologies, improving digitalisation, ensuring climate resilient infrastructure, enhancing logistics and a quality workforce. By providing a common space, the platform empowers stakeholders to overcome market barriers, support research work and to jointly make recommendations for policy measures.
This Platform increases visibility of innovative projects to a broad range of stakeholders. It is also foreseen to jointly organise dissemination and stakeholder events. By driving collaboration, raising synergies and making joint recommendations, the IWT Projects Cooperation Platform contributes to shaping the future of inland waterway transport.
