Every great voyage begins with a single, daring idea. What's yours?
THE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – INTERACTION
The Lürssen Foundation is establishing an Innovation Hub in Rijeka to create a collaborative environment where startups, spin-offs, research groups, and student teams can develop and advance maritime innovation projects.
From late April 2026, selected Fellows will receive open access to mentorship, knowledge resources, and professional expertise. The one-year programme supports projects pursued individually or collaboratively.
Applications for the Local Residential Fellowship Programme open on 1 March 2026.
INNOVATION MEETS COOPERATION
The Lürssen Foundation Innovation Hub is built to address pressing sustainability and technological challenges facing the maritime industry. Projects across this field are welcome.
Selected startups, research groups, and student teams will work alongside leading researchers and experienced entrepreneurs, joining a growing network of maritime innovators across Europe. Participants gain access to the research infrastructure of the Centre of Excellence MARBLE in Rijeka, Zagreb, and Šibenik, as well as to Lürssen research and engineering centres in Croatia and Germany.
The programme is based in Rijeka, Croatia, at the Terminal building. Designed as a dynamic innovation hub, it brings together students, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on maritime technology and sustainable development.
THREE REASONS TO JOIN
Advance your maritime innovation project
Develop your work within a dedicated hub focused on sustainable maritime solutions
Explore cutting-edge research technologies
Test and implement solutions in real-world environments
Collaborate with researchers and industry partners
Receive expert mentorship and connect with stakeholders and investors with leading researchers and industry partners
InterAction 2026: Maritime Robotics and Technologies
The 2026 Local Residential Fellowship: InterAction is based on a strategic partnership between the Lürssen Foundation and the Centre of Excellence MARBLE, focusing on:
- Autonomous Vessels and AI-based Navigation
- Maritime Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Underwater Drones
- Maritime Surveillance & Sensor Systems
- Maritime Internet of Things (IoT)
- Maritime Digital Twins
- Cybersecurity for Marine Platforms
- Digital Shipyards and Smart Maintenance
- Maritime Logistics Optimisation
- Advanced Composites
- Maritime Green Endurance
- Sustainable Ship Materials and Green Propulsion
- GreenTech & Hydrogen
- Edge Computing and Energy Storage
- Social Innovation and Culture of Innovation
Ready to explore the opportunities offered by the Lürssen Foundation?
We look forward to starting this journey with you.