Based in Germany, the European Institute of Yacht Design is the professional organisation in Europe promoting the discipline and strategic value of yacht design. We offer a unique platform which brings together business, education, culture and media; in order to share knowledge and experience, create profitable interdisciplinary collaborations and foster networking. The European Institute of Yacht
Design provides support and information in all aspects of the discipline, and promotes yacht design as a key success factor for the maritime industry and its related fields. We constantly champion design excellence, innovation and the exploration of new fields through our projects, competitions, events, campaigns, publications, information services and strategic consultancy. The European Institute of Yacht Design identifies and accelerates young talent in yacht design and aims to attract outstanding professionals from related fields in order to shape and establish the profession of yacht design, as well as to communicate and represent its interests; bridging the gap between academia, business and clients. We strive to raise the standards by promoting quality, responsibility and sustainability; making the European yacht design a worldwide benchmark for excellence, favouring internationalisation and attracting key players and investment.