Get coaching support for your decommissioning idea
POM West-Vlaanderen and Blue Cluster have launched a business support call for companies involved in the decomissioning of wind turbines. We invite participation from companies, organizations, and professionals who are active in any stage of the process, from decommissioning planning to recycling and new product development.
What we offer
We offer targeted coaching through a business accelerator designed specifically for companies and organizations in the wind turbine decommissioning value chain. This program aims to help you optimize your business models, integrate circular economy principles, and identify new market opportunities as you transition through the decommissioning process.
Our business support program will run from April 2025 to September 2025, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive journey for all participants. You can check out a more detailed programme below.
April - mid July 2025: Group Sessions
- In early April, the program will start with a group session tailored to the key challenges in the wind turbine decommissioning value chain. The sessions will bring together participants to discuss relevant topics such as circular business model strategies, value chain design, decommissioning tools and resources.
June – August 2025: 1-on-1 Coaching
- From early June, each participant or consortium will move into the 1-on-1 coaching phase. During this period, our expert coach will work closely with you to analyse and refine your business model, following the Business Model Canvas framework.
September 2025: Finalization & Action Plans
- Business Model Refinement: By early September, participants will have worked through key aspects of their business models, with a focus on sustainable decommissioning practices and circular economy integration.
- Presentation of Action Plans: In September, participants will present their finalised business models and action plans. These plans will outline the strategic steps for growth and innovation, ensuring readiness for real-world implementation.
- Feedback & Follow-up by the end of September
Criteria
- Applicants must present a well-developed business idea that demonstrates tangible progress and potential, with a clear plan for implementation and scalability within the wind turbine decommissioning value chain.
- Proposals will be evaluated on their relevance and contribution to the Belgian wind turbine decommissioning value chain, with preference given to projects that strengthen local partnerships, enhance regional capabilities, or create value within Belgium's circular economy.
- Priority will furthermore be given to applicants that demonstrate strong potential for cooperation across the value chain, fostering partnerships and collaborations that enhance innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in the decommissioning and recycling of wind turbines.
How to apply
Interested to become a part of it? Apply before 31 January 2025 at 17:00 CET via the link below.
Would you like to learn more about the specific conditions and the procedure? Find out more and download the submission toolkit.
Any questions? Please contact Philippe Martens.
About Ready4Decom
Ready4Decom is developing a sustainable and unambiguous dismantling strategy for onshore and offshore wind turbines. In this way, the project aims to contribute to a feasible circular economy and have a positive impact on social welfare.
This project is coordinated by POM West-Vlaanderen and Blue Cluster. The partners in the project are: Belgian Offshore Cluster; OWI-Lab; Belgian Offshore Platform; Port of Oostende; Port of Antwerp Bruges; ODE; and OVAM.