SymbioLearn

The green transition depends not only on technological innovation but also on how effectively research outcomes are translated into practical skills. While more than 14 GreenLab-funded projects have generated valuable insights in areas such as Power-to-X, carbon capture and utilisation, resource symbiosis, and digital energy systems, the uptake of this knowledge beyond the research community remains limited. 

SymbioLearn addresses this gap by developing a structured framework to transform GreenLab’s research into accessible, applied learning modules. The project organises existing knowledge into four thematic pillars: 

1. Sector Coupling & Power-to-X Integration 

1. Carbon Capture & Utilisation 

1. Circular Biomass and Resource Symbiosis 

1. Digitalisation & AI for Energy Systems 

For each pillar, the project will synthesise key technical, economic, and regulatory insights and translate them into interactive, blended-learning modules combining theory, real-world case studies from GreenLab, and simulation-based exercises. The content is co-developed with academic and industrial partners to ensure both scientific rigour and practical relevance. 

The modules are designed for three main target groups: companies seeking workforce upskilling, students in higher education, and public sector stakeholders supporting the green transition. To ensure scalability and global reach, the courses will be delivered through online platforms such as Coursera, as well as integrated into GreenLab’s own training activities. By bridging research and practice, SymbioLearn strengthens GreenLab’s role as a leading hub for research-driven education and supports the development of skills needed for a sustainable energy future. 

What the researchers think:
"We are very excited to be part of the GreenLab Research Platform with the SymbioLearn project. GreenLab offers a unique environment where advanced research meets real industrial implementation, which makes it an ideal foundation for translating knowledge into practice. Through this collaboration, we aim to transform GreenLab’s insights into accessible learning tools that can support companies, students, and policymakers in the green transition. The strong research community and close interaction with industry partners make it possible to develop content that is both scientifically rigorous and directly applicable. We see this project as an important step toward scaling the impact of GreenLab beyond individual projects and into long-term capacity building"