TRIESTE – Fincantieri and Accenture have announced the launch of Fincantieri Ingenium, a new joint venture aimed at accelerating digitalization in shipbuilding, defense, and port logistics. The company is 70% owned by Fincantieri NexTech and 30% by Accenture, and it is part of the technological evolution outlined in the shipbuilding group’s Industrial Plan. The initiative aims to revolutionize the entire maritime ecosystem through the integration of Artificial Intelligence, digital platforms, Internet of Things, and cybersecurity, streamlining processes across the entire value chain.
Fincantieri Ingenium combines the naval expertise of the Trieste-based group with Accenture’s digital capabilities, with the goal of developing new technologies, attracting talent, and enhancing high value-added services for ship and port infrastructure management.
One of the flagship initiatives is “Navis Sapiens”, a digital ecosystem for next-generation vessels that integrates application services, AI-ready platforms, and a marketplace for third-party digital solutions. The first ship equipped with this system is expected to enter service by the end of 2025.
The digital transformation will also extend to ship-to-shore connectivity, through an interoperable system that enables real-time data exchange between ports, shipyards, and vessels at sea. This approach aims to boost operational efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of the Italian port sector, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, thanks to advanced data usage for reducing consumption and emissions.
“With Fincantieri Ingenium, we are reinforcing our leadership in technological innovation applied to shipbuilding and the naval engineering industry,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri. “This joint venture represents a strategic step to accelerate the sector’s digitalization by leveraging artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies. Thanks to our synergy with Accenture, we will develop state-of-the-art solutions to make our vessels and infrastructures increasingly connected, efficient, and sustainable, consolidating Fincantieri’s role as a global leader in the industry.”
Teodoro Lio, CEO of Accenture Italy, commented: “We are excited about this joint venture with Fincantieri, which marks a significant step forward in maritime innovation and a concrete example of collaboration between two organizations committed to transforming the market and creating new value. With Fincantieri Ingenium, we are combining our respective strengths to shape new operating models that will transform maritime operations through frontier technologies.”
