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Rostock becomes a stronghold of underwater technology: millions in funding for innovation!
University of Rostock welcomes visiting professor Eggleston (NCSU) for a marine biology lecture and deepens transatlantic partnerships.
Rostock becomes a stronghold of underwater technology: millions in funding for innovation!
On March 8, 2025, the University of Rostock welcomed the renowned guest professor David Eggleston from North Carolina State University (NCSU). Eggleston, an expert in the field of marine biology, gave an insightful talk on the “role of underwater soundscapes in larval biology, essential fish habitat and habitat restoration.” His visit highlights the university's ongoing focus on marine biology, marine engineering and maritime research.
During his stay, Eggleston and researchers from the university held intensive discussions. A particular focus was on in-depth collaboration with the Ocean Technology Campus and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW). In a meeting with the deputy director of the IOW, common research interests were further specified.
Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership
Eggleston's visit is not only considered an individualized initiative, but is part of a broader plan to expand the partnership between the University of Rostock and NCSU. This partnership is to be further expanded as part of the “Transatlantic Climate Bridge” from spring 2024. The aim is to intensify cooperation with the Ocean Technology Campus, the IOW and the departments of marine biology and marine technology.
The importance of such transatlantic collaborations for scientific research and teaching cannot be overestimated. In his discussions, Eggleston emphasized the role of international cooperation in underwater research and its relevance to global challenges.
Ocean Technology Campus: A center of innovation
Parallel to Eggleston's activities, there is also news about the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock. This received funding of 15 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which is part of a total volume of 23 million euros. This initiates the second phase of Rostock's further development as an international center for underwater technology.
A total of 15 innovative projects will be launched, divided into five thematic focuses:
| Thematic focuses |
|---|
| Subsea Mobility & Autonomy |
| Digital mission |
| Ocean Lens |
| Sustainable Ocean Use |
| Ocean Open Innovation |
Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger described the campus as an indispensable component for the economic success of the city of Rostock. This shows how much local politics is behind the efforts to develop Rostock into a leading center for maritime technologies.
Digital underwater technology in focus
An important part of the maritime research efforts is the “DIGITAL OCEAN CONVENTION”, which was successfully launched in 2019 and was repeated in 2021. Organized by institutions such as the Subsea Monitoring Network e. V. and the Fraunhofer Society, the conference has established itself as a platform for the exchange of current developments, trends and projects in underwater technologies. There were over 200 participants at the last event.
The event offers a comprehensive program with discussions on business and political conditions as well as workshops on the latest technologies and applications. Well-known speakers, including international experts from various countries, will present their findings and experiences in underwater technology.
In summary, Professor Eggleston's visit and the developments at the Ocean Technology Campus represent important steps in collaboration between research and economic development. The expansion of the transatlantic partnership and the promotion of innovative projects underline the commitment to a sustainable maritime future.