Climate-CO2 emission models point to the urgency for European society to transition from high to low carbon energy sources. This is why we investigate continental rifts, forefront areas for carbon capture, geothermal energy, and new resources such as native hydrogen. The objectives of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network TALENTS are to (1) increase our understanding of rift initiation, continental break-up and how rifts link to societal benefits and geohazards, (2) train 12 Doctoral Researchers in scientific, networking, communication and entrepreneurial skills related to the energy transition, and (3) build a collaborative network ensuring results and knowledge are shared with academia, industry, and society. The TALENTS network comprises 7 Beneficiaries, 10 academic partners, 11 industry partners, 11 media contacts and altogether more than 70 individuals with highly with complementary expertise. For more info see: https://www.talents-dn.eu/