Become a member or partner
Benefits of joining Blue Cluster
- Discover the potential of the blue economy for your organisation and keep track of the latest developments
- Become part of the leading innovative network for the blue economy both for businesses and for knowledge institutions
- Join other companies and partners in setting up innovation projects that boost your competitiveness
- Enjoy financial support from the Flemish government to stimulate your innovation and weigh in on the policy agenda for blue growth
The different possible formulas are explained below. Also check out the testimonials of our members.
Looking for more information or a customised proposal?
Call +32 59 26 75 15 or send us an e-mail
Membership tailored to the needs of any organisation
| Cluster member | Strategic member | Partner | |
| Discover our added value for your organisation | Stand out as an innovation pioneer and weigh in on the blue strategy | Boost the blue innovation chain with your knowledge and expertise | |
| Networking and knowledge |
1 free participant for each activity Participation in advisory groups
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5 free participants for each activity Participation in advisory groups Tailored corporate B2B event Individual support from a Blue Cluster expert |
3 free participants for each activity
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| Innovation |
nformation about innovation calls 3% innovation fee for project support |
Information about innovation calls Innovation fee for project support included Definition of innovation challenges |
Information about innovation calls 3% innovation fee for project support |
| Strategy |
1 vote in the General Assembly* Member of the SME Committee (SMEs only) Nomination of a board member* * with innovation fee |
5 votes in the General Assembly Member of the SME Committee (SMEs only) Nomination of a board member Representative in the Steering Committee |
Representative in the Steering Committee (upon invitation) |
| Fee |
Micro: € 700; Small: € 1,000; Medium-sized: € 1,500; Large: € 3,000 Innovation fee: |
€ 19,200 |
€ 3,000 Innovation fee: |
Personalised services
Besides the range of membership-based services, members and partners can also rely on Blue Cluster, at a competitive price, for personalised services such as:
- Lectures, presentations or keynote speeches;
- Advice on funding and intellectual property;
- Subcontracting in projects (tailored writing, dissemination, etc.).
In case a cooperation project is not possible or opportune for a particular project, we can also provide individual assistance.
Further information? Tailor-made quotation? Call +32 59 26 75 15 or send us an email.
Member testimonials
Blue Cluster is important for Marlinks as this network enables us, a small SME, to reach out to large companies so as to work together in research projects and attract new customers.
Roel Vanthillo
MULTI.engineering builds on long-term partnerships with companies that believe that the blue economy can provide an answer to contemporary societal challenges. We are convinced that Blue Cluster can help us in this.
Niko Fierens
Collaborations such as Blue Cluster are a driving force behind the conceptualisation and implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions, and reinforce the resilience and agility of all partners.
