Debrecen4U
July 6, 2026
EVE Power and UD Faculty of Engineering Sign Cooperation Agreement
EVE Power Hungary and the University of Debrecen’s Faculty of Engineering have signed a cooperation agreement, formalising a partnership that began two years ago at the company’s initiative. For EVE Power, the education and training of future professionals is a strategic priority. As part of the agreement, students will be offered a new elective course, while a specialist programme focusing on the automation of battery manufacturing may also be introduced at a later stage.
Construction of EVE Power Hungary’s Debrecen investment is progressing according to schedule, with trial production expected to begin in 2027. The company currently employs around 250 people, with its workforce expected to grow to approximately 1,000 employees once the plant reaches full production capacity. Developing a highly skilled workforce is therefore regarded as a key strategic objective, as the long-term success of the industry depends on the professionals responsible for operating its advanced technologies. “A technology company such as EVE Power requires expertise across a wide range of disciplines and that is why we are delighted by the openness and cooperation we have experienced at the Faculty of Engineering, enabling us to launch a joint course covering the fundamentals of battery technology,” said Ádám Kovács, Head of Public Relations at EVE Power Hungary.
Under the partnership, the Faculty of Engineering will introduce a new elective course for students. Rather than concentrating on the chemistry of batteries, the programme will focus on how battery manufacturing processes can be automated. In the longer term, the partners also plan to establish a specialist study pathway dedicated specifically to battery manufacturing automation. In addition, they are considering launching public educational courses to provide reliable, accessible information about battery technologies. “We are also considering offering online educational courses on batteries for the wider public not at university level, but as introductory educational programmes. In keeping with our traditions, these would be based on data and knowledge rather than assumptions,” explained Géza Husi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Debrecen.
Géza Husi also emphasised that maintaining close links with companies across the region is fundamental to the Faculty’s mission. Understanding the technologies and products developed by industry partners plays an increasingly important role in educating the next generation of engineers, making the newly signed agreement particularly significant.
The Faculty of Engineering currently maintains around 300 formal cooperation agreements and has active professional relationships with nearly 800 companies.
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