{"id":94091,"date":"2026-01-21T17:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/?p=94091"},"modified":"2026-07-30T17:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:15:00","slug":"student-greentech-hydrogen-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/projet-etudiant-greentech-hydrogene\/","title":{"rendered":"N\u00e9r\u00e9ides: The French Student Project Revolutionizing Maritime Green Tech with SOLIDWORKS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">N\u00e9r\u00e9ides: When student green tech becomes a true innovation accelerator<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utt.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Technology of Troyes<\/a>(UTT), the project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EMdt71Odc1Y&amp;t=6s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nereids<\/strong><\/a> est emerging as one of the most inspiring initiatives in the French landscape of <strong>Energy transition<\/strong>. This student association has an ambitious goal: <strong>design a hybrid-powered boat <a href=\"\/en\/solidworks-an-essential-layout-for-greentech-startups-design-a-sustainable-future\/\">hydrogen<\/a><\/strong>, a symbol of a cleaner, more sustainable maritime future.<br\/>A technological, ecological, and profoundly human challenge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, the team participates in the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/energyboatchallenge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Monaco Energy Boat Challenge<\/strong><\/a>, the international competition that brings together the most advanced projects in clean boating. Their prototype, conceived and built from start to finish, represents French expertise in the category <strong>hydrogen &amp; new energies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A hydrogen boat: the winning bet for sustainable maritime mobility<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The strength of the N\u00e9r\u00e9ides project lies in its ability to <strong>Combine technological innovation and ecological commitment<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 An innovative hybrid system<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boat carries an energy chain combining:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/fr\/customer-story\/ehm-developing-hydrogen-engines-reduce-environmental-impact-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the<\/a><strong>decarbonized hydrogen<\/strong> <\/li><li>a high-performance battery <\/li><li>advanced electronic management systems.<\/li><\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The objective?<br\/>\u27a1 <strong>Maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A vision aligned with industrial needs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maritime sector is seeking solutions to decarbonize propulsion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/fr\/customer-story\/ehm-developing-hydrogen-engines-reduce-environmental-impact-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hydrogen<\/a> appears today as one of the major levers... and <a href=\"https:\/\/nereides.utt.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nereids<\/a> proves it by example.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/all-apps\/eco-design-engineer\/\">Eco-design<\/a> At the heart of the N\u00e9r\u00e9ides project, thanks to SOLIDWORKS from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/fr\/sustainability\/circular-economy\/eco-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Nereides' pillars is <a href=\"\/en\/interview-ilya-3dexeperience-solidworks-ecological-design\/\">the<strong>eco-design<\/strong><\/a>, essential for designing a high-performance boat <em>and<\/em> environmentally friendly. UTT students chose bio-based materials, such as <strong>flax fiber<\/strong>, and innovative processes to reduce the prototype\u2019s carbon footprint, an approach that is perfectly aligned with the objectives of the <strong>Monaco Energy Boat Challenge<\/strong> and the growing demands of the maritime industry.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"N\u00e9r\u00e9ides: Hydrogen Innovation at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with SolidWorks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMdt71Odc1Y?start=6&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 SOLIDWORKS, a driving force behind student eco-design<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to <strong>SOLIDWORKS<\/strong>, students can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>assess the environmental impact of each component <\/li><li>optimize the weight and strength of parts <\/li><li>reduce the amount of material used <\/li><li>test different design alternatives with minimal physical prototypes.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The built-in analysis tools, including <strong>Simulation<\/strong>, <strong>Plastics<\/strong> and <strong>Sustainability<\/strong>, make it possible to <strong>Compare eco-design scenarios<\/strong> in a few clicks, by integrating:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>energy consumption <\/li><li>source of materials <\/li><li>parts lifecycle <\/li><li>End of life and recyclability.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result: N\u00e9r\u00e9ides combines <strong>Sustainable innovation<\/strong>, <strong>Mechanical performance<\/strong>, and <strong>reduction of environmental impact<\/strong>, while training students in tomorrow's industry standards.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why SOLIDWORKS Has Become a Strategic Partner for Responsible Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eco-design goes far beyond using green materials. It requires a global vision: anticipating impacts, optimizing forms, reducing waste, and integrating repairability.<br\/>In this process, SOLIDWORKS becomes a <strong>strategic leverage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topological Optimization<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOLIDWORKS helps the team make the boat's structure lighter without compromising its strength. Less material = fewer emissions = lower costs.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 Multi-physics simulations<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even before manufacturing, students test:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>mechanical stresses on the hull <\/li><li>heat transfer around the hydrogen fuel cell <\/li><li>The Strength of Composite Parts <\/li><li>Hydrodynamics in real-world conditions.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows them to avoid multiple rounds of physical prototyping, save on materials, and speed up development, a cornerstone of the <strong>Low-impact approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714 A standard used by green tech startups<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many hardware startups in the energy, mobility, and 3D printing sectors use SOLIDWORKS as their design platform\u2026 a path that N\u00e9r\u00e9ides could follow as it transitions toward student entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Makers, engineers, entrepreneurs: how N\u00e9r\u00e9ides trains the talents of tomorrow<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\u00e9r\u00e9ides is more than a project: it's a <strong>skills accelerator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee0 A pedagogy of doing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">students are becoming real <strong>makers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cockpit design and construction <\/li><li>energy calculation <\/li><li>prototyping <\/li><li>electronics <\/li><li>field tests <\/li><li>Project management.<\/li><\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This \u201clearn by doing\u201d model is at the heart of what makes UTT renowned.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d Tangible benefits for students<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in international competitions, media visibility, professional opportunities\u2026<br\/>The project generates a real impact on their future.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d An opening to the professional world<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\u00e9r\u00e9ides collaborates with companies in the hydrogen, boating, and energy sectors.<br\/>These partnerships allow:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to obtain high-tech components <\/li><li>to develop 3D printing processes <\/li><li>to improve the boat's reliability <\/li><li>to be accompanied by experts.<\/li><\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>An ideal ground to prepare for <strong>The engineering of the future<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/startup\/\">Try SOLIDWORKS as a Startup!<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From association to startup spirit: the N\u00e9r\u00e9ides entrepreneurial dynamic<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The N\u00e9r\u00e9ides project embodies a model rarely achieved in student projects:<br\/>the combine <strong>technology, research, real prototypes, partnerships<\/strong>, and even\u2026 <strong>Entrepreneurial steps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A natural platform for entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The N\u00e9r\u00e9ides ecosystem allows students to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>learn how to raise funds <\/li>\n<li>develop a roadmap <\/li>\n<li>collaborate with manufacturers <\/li>\n<li>present their work at national conferences <\/li>\n<li>showcase unique innovations (hydrogen propulsion, eco-design, bio-based cockpit...).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is now recognized as a <strong>Talent pool<\/strong> For green tech players.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.ohmycad.com\/\">\ud83d\udd17 The role of OMC Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With partners like <strong>OMC Partner<\/strong>, students benefit from strategic support that strengthens the professionalization of the project.<br\/>An essential step for some prototypes to become, tomorrow, the technological building blocks of French startups.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A collective adventure that showcases French innovation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UTT sees Nereids as a major symbol:<br\/>that of a new generation of engineers <strong>capable of combining performance, responsibility, and creativity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project offers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>one <strong>international visibility<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>a showcase of French excellence in hydrogen <\/li>\n<li>a strong commitment to <strong>Energy transition<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>enhancing the school's attractiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students, it's a unique human adventure.<br\/>For the scientific and industrial community, it is a <strong>Large-scale laboratory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">N\u00e9r\u00e9ides, a transformation engine for student green tech<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between hydrogen technology, maker pedagogy, entrepreneurial spirit, and ecological commitment, N\u00e9r\u00e9ides has become <strong>much more than a university project<\/strong>.<br\/>This is a true model for French grandes \u00e9coles wishing to train talent for the energy transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an era where sustainable innovation is a global imperative, these students show that:<br\/>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>The future of green tech may well be built in the workshops and laboratories of university campuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to support student innovation?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a company, an institution, or an hydrogen enthusiast, you can contribute:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>becoming <strong>partner<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>by providing material or technological support <\/li>\n<li>or by sharing this exceptional initiative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nereides isn't just a boat:<br\/>it is a <strong>vision<\/strong>, one <strong>energy<\/strong>, one <strong>team<\/strong>\u2026<br\/>and maybe the next <strong>French green tech startup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/mistral-ai-solidworks-2026-cloud-startups\/\">Why Will SOLIDWORKS Revolutionize the Way You 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Cette association \u00e9tudiante a un objectif ambitieux : concevoir un bateau hybride propuls\u00e9 \u00e0 l\u2019hydrog\u00e8ne, symbole d\u2019un futur maritime [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":94092,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[393,394,395,396,397],"class_list":["post-94091","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-temoignages-clients","tag-associatif","tag-entrepreunariat","tag-green-tech","tag-innovation","tag-solidworks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94091"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118038,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94091\/revisions\/118038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94091"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94091"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}