Research Initiative in Sustainable Energy (RISE)
Τhe Energy Research Center constitutes the necessary meeting point between specialized researchers from academia on the one hand and public and private business operators on the other hand. The vision of the two universities is to create a hub of information & experience in energy-related knowledge, and development-oriented/ community outreach activities.
The mission of the Joint Initiative is to develop capacity in technology, policy, and sustainable development research, education, and capacity-building programs at European level, on energy matters through research activities, national energy policy advice, technical advisory services, training, and community outreach pilot projects. Τhe goal of the Lab is to design a research agenda that identifies and responds to real problems of industry, through the conduct of high-level, applied research.
Research results are available to the public through publications, workshops and conferences, educational programs, and other public outreach activities, always in direct cooperation with government agencies, and academic and industry associates from across the globe. The activities are coordinated by the Management Science Laboratory (MSL) of Athens University of Economics and Business and the Center of Energy Transition and Sustainability of Audencia Business School, while it is based on specific orientations, such as Investing in Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Gas and LNG markets, The Geopolitics of Energy in SE Europe, Energy Finance, Climate Change, Carbon Market,s and Carbon Finance, Sustainability & Circular Economy, Investments, summarized in the following pillars: a. Energy Transition and Sustainability, b. Energy Finance and Investments, c. Energy Policy and Innovation.
