The Strategic R&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) Plan launched by RINA is more than a roadmap. It defines who we are as innovators, where we want to go, and how we will get there.
With ten strategic domains - from Energy Transition, to Maritime & Blue Economy, and AI & Digitalisation - the plan aims to align our research efforts with the most pressing global challenges.
To ensure successful execution of the plan, RINA has built a robust implementation framework around three pillars: Governance, R&D&I Communities, and Open Innovation Hubs (OIHs).
The R&D&I Communities are the beating heart of our innovation. These cross-functional, cross-geographical agile groups bring together researchers, engineers, business developers, and domain experts in order to share knowledge, align priorities, and co-develop solutions.
They are where ideas are challenged, refined, and transformed into tangible outcomes. Each community is empowered to shape its own roadmap while contributing to the broader strategic vision.
Complementing these communities are our Open Innovation Hubs, which serve as physical and digital platforms for co-creation, experimentation, and knowledge transfer. Located in key global regions - Singapore, Leatherhead, Abu Dhabi, Rome, Athens, Rio, and beyond - each hub is tailored to local needs while being connected to a global network. They host learning and other services for the local ecosystem, including testing facilities and AI-driven demo centers. They are where our strategic partnerships take root and where our Key Exploitable Results (KERs) are transformed into real-world impact.