Wärtsilä has launched a new industrial PhD programme designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, combining advanced research with real-world technology development.
The initiative aims to accelerate the industrialisation of future technologies by offering doctorate students funded research positions focused on practical innovation within the marine and energy sectors.
The programme is being launched in partnership with Aalto University, the University of Vaasa and LUT University in Finland. It provides participants with defined research topics, financial support for the full PhD period, and access to both Wärtsilä’s industrial expertise and the research resources of partner universities.
Wärtsilä says that the doctorate students will work on projects aligned with its technology priorities, particularly in decarbonisation and sustainable energy systems.
“At Wärtsilä we want to enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and service,” says Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO, Wärtsilä.
“Our strategy is centred around shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy. As there are no simple solutions to this challenge, our continuous focus on research and development is crucial in ensuring we can offer our customers ways forward that are environmentally sustainable and financially viable. This new industrial PhD programme will bridge research and real-life product development needs closely together.”
The first six students will begin in 2025, with recruitment already underway.
