AI4GreenDeal project kick-off meeting
Launch of the European project “Advanced Data and AI for Energy” at Grenoble INP – Ense3, UGA: training the engineers of tomorrow to accelerate the Green Deal.
On Tuesday, October 9, 2025, the Graduate School of sustainable engineering for Energy, Water and Environment welcomed 30 representatives from academic, scientific, and industrial partners involved in the European project “Advanced Data and AI for Energy to accelerate the Green Deal” (AI4GreenDeal), funded by the European Commission.
This meeting marked the official launch of an ambitious project that aims to strengthen data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills in the energy sector.
To contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal (reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and increasing the integration of renewable energies), it is essential to accelerate the training of future engineers and professionals in the sector in AI technologies.
The curriculum will be based on the “InnoEnergy Data Science for Energy Engineers” skills framework, validated by an industrial advisory committee. Students will benefit from active learning approaches, collaborative projects, and industrial challenges developed in partnership with companies.
The goal is to train at least 150 students enrolled in the full master's program and certify 300 professionals by the end of the project.
A financial sustainability plan will guarantee the continuation of the new educational offering by InnoEnergy Masters+.
This meeting marked the official launch of an ambitious project that aims to strengthen data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills in the energy sector.
Responding to new challenges in the energy sector
In recent years, digital skills have become essential for engineers in the energy field. However, there remains a persistent gap between the growing needs of the industry and the current academic training on offer.To contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal (reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and increasing the integration of renewable energies), it is essential to accelerate the training of future engineers and professionals in the sector in AI technologies.
An innovative European master's degree focused on data and energy
The project aims to design a 120 ECTS European master's program that uniquely combines:- in-depth knowledge in the field of energy,
- skills in data and artificial intelligence,
- as well as skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
A multidisciplinary European consortium
The project brings together a large consortium:- 3 partner universities,
- 1 associated partner university,
- 1 business school,
- 1 research partner,
- and 8 industrial partners from 10 European countries.
Training tailored to industry needs
Industry partners will play a key role in the design, implementation, and dissemination of the program to ensure that it meets the real needs of the market.The curriculum will be based on the “InnoEnergy Data Science for Energy Engineers” skills framework, validated by an industrial advisory committee. Students will benefit from active learning approaches, collaborative projects, and industrial challenges developed in partnership with companies.
A European ambition for sustainable training
The project plans to award scholarships and fee waivers to promote access to the program.The goal is to train at least 150 students enrolled in the full master's program and certify 300 professionals by the end of the project.
A financial sustainability plan will guarantee the continuation of the new educational offering by InnoEnergy Masters+.