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BIA25 nominees

Meet the nominees for the Blue Innovation Awards 2025

We received no fewer than 16 entries for the fifth edition of the Blue Innovation Awards. After careful deliberation, our jury has selected two nominees per category. We would like to introduce them to you below. The winners will be announced on 9 October during StarWatts in Brussels.

Oceans of Energy - OSF Nymphaea Aurora

First floating solar farm within offshore wind farm ready for installation

On 26 June 2025, Oceans of Energy’s offshore solar farm “Nymphaea Aurora” was officially inaugurated at the Port of Amsterdam. This marks the successful completion of the assembly of the world’s first floating solar farm to be integrated within an offshore wind park.

Noordzee duinen

Harnessing nature for coastal protection and renewal

The coast of tomorrow moves with nature, not against it. Nature-Based Solutions offer a powerful and forward-looking way to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and coastal safety, while resiliently shaping our blue economy.

Windenergie

Call for Proposals: Present Your Solution for More Security in the North Sea

Are you active in maritime security and do you want to demonstrate your technology in realistic conditions? Now is your chance. Blue Cluster is launching a new Call for Proposals for innovative solutions aimed at protecting critical maritime infrastructure.

Offshore wind Ierland

The current state of affairs of offshore wind energy in Ireland

Ireland is fully committed to offshore wind power to meet its ambitious climate goals. With plans for at least 5 GW by 2030 and more than 20 GW by 2040, the country is making significant investments in ports, grid infrastructure and market access.

Prep4Blue Stakeholder Engagement

Better engaging citizens and stakeholders in ocean projects

The European Prep4Blue project has been successfully completed after three years. The project put a strong focus on engaging various stakeholders, from citizens to policymakers, to turn ambitions for healthy oceans and waters into concrete actions.

UNOC3 Nice

Towards a common blue future: from ambition to action

The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice brought together more than 150 countries, NGOs, scientists, young people and businesses to lead the way in protecting our oceans. The conference was a historic turning point in the vision of global ocean policy.

EU Blue Economy Report 2025

EU Blue Economy Report 2025: Strong growth and focus on innovation

The European Commission has recently launched the EU Blue Economy Report 2025. This report provides a detailed picture of the performance of the blue economy in Europe and shows how the sector contributes to economic growth, innovation and sustainability.

Gearing up our blue knowledge 2025 update

The power of blue innovation in Flanders: an update

The Flemish blue economy continues to evolve, so it is necessary to have an up-to-date look at the state of affairs. Within this scope, we proudly present the latest version of our brochure "Gearing up our blue knowledge – Tackling ocean challenges in the UN Decade of Ocean Science".

Defensie Belgische Marine

Innovation for defense: help build a safer future

VLAIO is currently running a project call for innovations that provide answers to civilian and military challenges. Are you an innovative company or knowledge institution with technologies that can help strengthen our security? Then submit your proposal!

Starwatts

What is your solution for the StarWatts Energy Challenges?

Would you like to present your innovative energy solution to top names in the energy sector? Take your chance and join the StarWatts Challenges. Submit your idea and pitch it on October 9 in Brussels to an audience of more than 300 energy experts.

AquaForest mangroves

Eco-engineering in action: mangroves flourish on artificial island

The partners in the AquaForest project created a mangrove island in Ecuador using sand and dredged sludge. There are now around 30,000 mangrove trees growing there. This unique project shows how nature and technology can go hand in hand to breathe new life into vulnerable ecosystems.