DKK 1 million grant to strengthen future energy infrastructure
A new international network led by the University of Southern Denmark will bring together expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and energy systems. The aim is to pave the way for new solutions for the inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Electrification and renewable energy are placing new demands on power grids, railways and other critical infrastructure. At the same time, there is a growing need for technologies capable of monitoring infrastructure, detecting faults and supporting more efficient maintenance.
This is the background to the new international All4Green network, coordinated by Professor Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark.
The project has received DKK 1.08 million through the Global Innovation Network Programme. Including co-financing, the project has a total budget of DKK 1.72 million.
- The green transition requires energy infrastructure that is resilient, reliable and sustainable. Through All4Green, we are bringing together strong international expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and energy systems, says Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid.
Building the foundation for new technology projects
Over the next two years, All4Green will develop international collaboration through workshops, technical seminars, researcher exchanges and delegation visits.
The network will also prepare joint project proposals that could lead to future research, development and demonstration projects. One key area will be autonomous robots and AI-based solutions for inspecting, monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure.
- Our ambition is to create long-term partnerships that can develop into new international projects and technological solutions. The collaboration will also give SDU and Danish companies access to some of the world’s leading research and innovation environments in this field, says Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid.
All4Green brings together universities, companies and innovation environments from Denmark, Canada, the United States, South Korea and Japan. The partners include Hydro-Québec, Université de Sherbrooke, The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Pennsylvania, KAIST, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, XELA Robotics, the University of Colorado Boulder, the Technical University of Denmark, Aalborg University and Odense Robotics.
The network held its first meeting at SDU in Odense on 18 August 2026.
All4Green is funded by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science through the Global Innovation Network Programme.