Most master’s programmes prepare you for a job. The InnoEnergy Masters+ prepares you for an industry.
At its core lies a belief: the future of sustainable energy won’t be built by specialists working in isolation, but rather by thinkers who understand technology, entrepreneurship, and human connection.
That’s why Masters+ is designed not as a traditional degree, but as an ecosystem of knowledge. It serves as a bridge between education, innovation, and the energy transition.
“Inno Energy is more than just a normal master’s.” – Aloukik Mishra.
For Alokek Mishra, who’s completing his second year in the Smart Electrical Networks and Systems track, the difference was clear from the start. “Inno Energy is more than just a normal master’s. It basically brings together the vast ecosystem that is composed of not only shareholder companies but also portfolio companies that bring about real impact to the sustainable energy field in real time.”
Seeing that ecosystem at work is a testament to the opportunity at play. InnoEnergy connects students to more than 200 companies across Europe. These partners include global leaders like Siemens and Volvo, as well as cutting-edge start-ups in renewables and green hydrogen.
“Last year I was involved in an industrial innovation project with Volvo Cars, where we worked on the optimisation of power electronics that brought about a more sustainable EV line for their new lineup,” says Aloukik.
Real-world, industry-embedded projects like this are invaluable in the energy transition. According to the European University Association, employers value challenge-based experiences that address real economic and business issues, rather than just academic achievements. These collaborations build the applied systems thinking and agility that the clean-tech market now demands.
“Our technical knowledge can be focused on the well-being of a whole community.”- Lissete Dávila.
For Lissete Dávila, a student of the Renewable Energy programme, the value of the InnoEnergy Master’s+ became clear during a project with the city of Kigali, Rwanda.
“We were doing a project where we were working with the city of Kigali, on how they can reach net zero. I realised that the technical knowledge we are acquiring can be focused on the well-being of the whole community. We are not only talking about energy improvements, but we are also talking about how we consider people in this process of energy transition.”
The International Energy Agency predicts that over 14 million new clean-energy jobs will be created by 2030. But readiness remains a bottleneck, and that’s where InnoEnergy Masters+ stands apart. Students study in two countries over two years, earning two top-ranked master’s degrees in energy engineering. Their academic journey is deeply connected to the real world, with consulting projects and a hands-on industry internship built into the experience.
That mindset, which combines human understanding with technical impact, reflects InnoEnergy’s belief that engineers of the future need to think beyond the lab.
“This master’s is not only a bridge that connects students and companies, but also connects different cultures and different points of view.” – Lara Gloder.
Lara Gloder started her InnoEnergy Masters+ journey studying in Spain in her first year, and is now in Finland, mirroring what makes the programme so distinctive: mobility and diversity. Each student studies in two countries, gaining unique cultural insights and technical adaptability (skills the World Economic Forum lists as essential for the clean-energy workforce).
“It has been great. This master’s is not only a bridge connecting students and companies, but also one connecting different cultures and points of view. Different perspectives from all around the world. So you’re not just studying; it’s networking, it’s getting insights, and it’s been amazing. I mean, I’m in love with that,” she says.
“We bring students and companies into the same room, where they solve real-world challenges together.” – Elvis Gherghinescu.
Elvis Gherghinescu, Career Services Coordinator at InnoEnergy Masters+, describes his role as “a bit of a Cupid”, matching the next generation of engineers and innovators with the opportunities that will shape their careers.
“We bring students and companies into the same room, where they solve real-world challenges together. It’s a win-win: students show what they can do, and companies see them in action,” he says.
Elvis and his team run initiatives such as career-impact challenges, thesis placements within partner companies, and collaborations at events like The Business Booster. These interactions give students early exposure to the realities of the energy market and the confidence to lead in it.
More Than a Master’s
With 84% of InnoEnergy Masters+ graduates employed in Europe, this programme is a launchpad to a career in sustainable energy. Backed by Europe’s leader in clean tech innovation, it blends top-tier academics with real-world experience, empowering students through Academics+, Careers+, and Community+ to lead the energy transition.
For students like Alokek, Lissete, and Lara, the programme represents something rare: an education that refuses to stay confined to the classroom.
And that’s because this isn’t just a master’s. It’s building the future of sustainable energy, one ecosystem at a time.
