IMPETUS – IMPET build your wind energy future with US

IMPETUS – IMPET build your wind energy future with US

09.07.2025

Lead partner

Name: Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)
https://www.imp.gda.pl/
Address: ul. Fiszera 14, 80-231 Gdańsk
Region/Subregion: Pomorskie
Country: Poland


Project Partners Member States

DE, LT, PL, SE


Name: IWEN Energy Institute gGmbH
https://iwen-energy.org/
Address: Am Strom 1-4, 18119 Rostock
Region/Subregion: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Country: Germany

Name: Klaipeda University
https://www.ku.lt/
Address: Herkaus Manto 84, 92294 Klaipeda
Region/Subregion: Klaipedos apskritis
Country: Lithuania

Name: Lund University
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/
Address: Paradisgaten 5C, 22 100 Lund
Region/Subregion: Skane län
Country: Sweden

Name: Sianów Knowledge Centre (Sianowskie Centrum Wiedzy)
https://scw.com.pl/
Address: Plac pod Lipami 9, 76- 004 Sianów
Region/Subregion: Zachodniopomorskie
Country: Poland

Name: Nowa Karczma Commune
https://www.nowakarczma.pl/
Address: ul. Kościerska 9, 83-404 Nowa Karczma
Region/Subregion: Pomorskie
Country: Poland

Name: MMB Drives
https://www.mmb-drives.com.pl/
Address: ul. Maszynowa 26, 80-298 Gdańsk
Region/Subregion: Pomorskie
Country: Poland


Category of intervention

047


Enhancing wind energy production in the South Baltic area through student-driven innovation and cross-border collaboration.


Overview: The project contributes to Interreg’s goal of enhancing blue and green growth potential in the South Baltic area through cross-border cooperation by establishing a regional ecosystem focused on improving wind energy production. This involves developing links between countries, fostering the creation of spin-off SMEs, and supporting existing SMEs with open access to knowledge.

Key Objectives: The project aims to motivate university students to design and fabricate proof-of-concept demonstrators of wind turbines with enhanced efficiency. It focuses on improving aerodynamic efficiency, reducing maintenance costs and noise, minimising threats to wildlife, and enhancing seaworthiness and energy output for marine turbines.

Main Activities: The project organises a competition for students to innovate on Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) designs. It provides participants with comprehensive resources, including access to a repository of published material, manufacturing facilities, and expert support. Webinars cover essential analysis, design, and business skills, encouraging the development of spin-off SMEs and practical applications of innovative solutions.

Impact: By focusing on VAWT concept, the project aims to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of wind turbines through advanced blade pitch control methods. The initiative makes all project-generated information available via an Open Access Repository, supporting widespread implementation and knowledge sharing without seeking financial gain or competitive advantage in the region.

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BRIDGE

Programme measure:

4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

159223.00

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BRIDGE

BALCA – Building Capacity for Baltic Climate Action

Programme measure:

4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

160000.00

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BALCA – Building Capacity for Baltic Climate Action

PrepAlliance – Allies Increasing Preparedness Level Among Citizens

Programme measure:

4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

159999.98

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Programme measure:

4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

1112873.96

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FASD – Bridge Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Building Resources for Innovative Diagnosis and Guidance to Empower Families

AIMused – Accessibility Integration and Artificial Intelligence for Museums

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

1661574.20

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Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

2039720.00

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Back2Woods – Rediscovering South Baltic Forests as Places for Mental Healing and Active Recreation

LAL – Laptops and Lighthouses

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

972000.00

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LAL – Laptops and Lighthouses

BalticGrow – Cross-border innovation for sustainable rooftop ecosystems in the South Baltic...

Programme measure:

2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water

Lead Partner:

Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN)

ERDF:

1528800.00

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BalticGrow – Cross-border innovation for sustainable rooftop ecosystems in the South Baltic region

ReCircWater – Innovating Stormwater Management and Reuse

Programme measure:

2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water

Lead Partner:

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ERDF:

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