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Read the news articles from Blue Cluster about innovative activities and expertise in the sustainable blue economy.

Winnaar tekenwedstrijd OvA 2024

Meet the winners of our drawing contest 'Discoveries at Sea'

On the occasion of Oostende voor Anker (Ostend at Anchor), Blue Cluster organised a drawing competition for primary students aged 9-12 on the topic of 'Discoveries at Sea'. We received a wide variety of truly inspiring drawings. We are happy to announce the winners.

BIA24

Nominees for the Blue Innovation Awards 2024

We received no fewer than 18 entries for the fourth 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 June 13 during the Blue Innovation Party Antwerp.

Nordzee kust

The blue economy remains a stronghold of the Flemish economy

Five years ago, De Blauwe Cluster commissioned a study to determine the importance of the blue economy in Flanders. How has the sector evolved in the meantime? Explore an update to this study.

SUSANA kustlijn

Sustainable sand solutions: from challenge to opportunity

It remains a challenge to balance our needs and wants with the resilience of nature. The innovative solutions which are currently being developed within the scope of the SUSANA project are a clear step in the right direction.

Debat toekomst Noordzee

Debate on the future of the Belgian North Sea

On Tuesday 26 March, Blue Cluster organised a debate about the future of the North Sea in the Aula Academica of Ghent University. Representatives of all Dutch-speaking government parties and the business community shared insights at this event.

Haven

A future-oriented innovation policy for the blue economy

The blue economy plays an important role within the Flemish and Belgian economy. It is crucial that policymakers at all levels continue to focus on this sector. That is why Blue Cluster has formulated a number of key points and recommendations for a bold and future-proof innovation policy.

Blue Bioeconomy Session 2024

Looking back on a successful Blue Bioeconomy Session

The blue bioeconomy is on the rise, and the value chain offers a lot of potential. As part of the BlueBioClusters project, we organised a Blue Session to bring the various stakeholders together and see where synergies can be realised.

Vierde oproep klimaatactieprogramma G-STIC

15 million Euro in subsidies for international climate action projects

Are you working on climate-related solutions or action plans, strategies and legislation that can be implemented in developing countries? Then be sure to take a closer look at the fourth call of the Flemish International Climate Action Programme.

Vuurtoren Noordzee projectoproep

Seventeenth project call of Blue Cluster

Our seventeenth project call has been open since 1 March. Project proposals can be submitted until 19 April. The present call is open to all innovation domains of Blue Cluster and to all project types, excluding cSBO projects. Feasibility studies can be submitted throughout the year.

Speerpuntclusters

20 February 2024

Study confirms importance of cluster organisations for Flemish companies

Flemish companies maintain their advantages over foreign competitors partly thanks to high-performance cluster operations. A recent study by VUB concludes that the six Flemish spearhead clusters fulfill their role very well and are extremely successful in bringing together many parties.

Marram grass

12 February 2024

Harvesting Nature's Resilience: Innovations in Dune Restoration

Marram grass is a crucial plant species that plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems. The partners in the SUSANA project examine the potential of marram grass to contribute to dune restoration and dune protection.

Masterplan Kustvisie

08 February 2024

Flanders: a pioneer in the field of innovative coastal protection

Flanders has recently approved the draft Coastal Vision policy plan in principle. This plan contains a strategy to gradually improve the protection of the Flemish coast over the next 100 years. This makes Flanders a pioneer in Europe and far beyond.