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On 9 October, StarWatts brought together more than 230 innovators, companies and investors at Maison de la Poste in Brussels. With pitches, panel discussions, awards and over 300 B2B meetings, the event proved that the energy transition truly accelerates when people and ideas connect.

Would you like to submit a research and development project to VLAIO together with international partners? Then the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) might be just what you’re looking for. The third transnational call of this Horizon Europe programme is now open.

How do you translate ecosystem services into business value? Ten real-world case studies demonstrate how the ecosystem approach helps companies strengthen their roles in the blue bioeconomy, delivering sustainable impact while unlocking new business opportunities.

International entrepreneurship requires vision, perseverance, and synergy. That's why Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) organises the Flanders International Business Awards (FIBAs). This year, an exporter, a startup, and a foreign investor will be put in the spotlight.

The third of September marked the very first edition of Waves of Change – Together towards an inclusive future. This year’s theme was “Women in the Maritime Industry.” The event was co-organised by the Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services (MDK) and Blue Cluster.

Our CEO, Piet Opstaele, recently spoke with MULTI.engineering about Blue Cluster’s role in the blue economy. He highlights how the cluster is moving from innovation policy to tangible economic impact, with collaboration between companies and knowledge institutions at the heart of this transition.

Flanders has a strong start-up scene, but too few companies manage to scale successfully. VLAIO’s new scale-up monitor highlights where growth potential remains untapped and which barriers are still holding ambitious businesses back.

Flat oyster reefs disappeared from much of the North Sea and European waters in the early 20th century. Recently, around 200,000 young oysters were released to help restore these reefs, aiming to revive both the habitat and the rich biodiversity it once supported.

Do you want your SME to take a solid leap forward within the themes of internationalisation, digitalisation, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship or innovation? Then apply for the SME growth subsidy before 1 September and strengthen your strategic capabilities.