Breaking barriers to underground energy transmission

Research

Research in the field of future-proofing electricity networks

Training

Educational portfolio on HVDC and underground cables

Lab infrastructure

350 m2 simulation center 

Industrial Ecosystem

Ecosystem for knowledge and technology transfer to industry

Etch at FTI Festival

20 October - 7 November 2026 | Nekkerhal, Mechelen

Industry Day

7 October, Genk, Belgium 08.30-15.00h

Official Opening of the Etch Simulation Lab

7 October 2026, Genk (Belgium) 14.30-18.00h

With the support of: