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Blue Mission BANOS

15 November 2024

Inspiring workshops on the blue economy

Op 26 en 27 november vindt de derde Mission Arena van het project Blue Mission BANOS plaats in Amsterdam. Neem deel en verdiep je in actuele onderwerpen rond de blauwe economie, zoals mariparken, maritieme beveiliging en de blauwe bio-economie.

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06 November 2024

Four SMEs in marine defence selected for funding

Curious about the Belgian companies that have received financial support within the scope of the second call of the LEVIATAD project? Find out below who they are, what they do and what projects they will carry out with this support.

Multi-use

25 October 2024

Results of survey on economic activity at sea

In September 2024, the partners in the Test@Sea project launched a survey among the general public with regard to economic activities in the Belgian North Sea. The results have meanwhile been processed, and we gladly share the most important conclusions.

Blue Accelerator

14 October 2024

Shape the Future of Offshore Testing in the Belgian North Sea

There is an increasing demand for test capacity at sea. The partners in the Test@Sea project have therefore developed three surveys to better understand the needs of the industry. Your input is highly appreciated and will help develop future-proof test facilities to meet industry needs.

Vlaanderen Innovatie

02 October 2024

New Flemish Government increases investments in innovation

The newly formed Flemish Government have announced their plans and ambitions for the future. Innovation will be an important cornerstone of Flemish policy. The six Flemish spearhead clusters welcome this decision and have drawn up a joint statement.

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Eighteenth project call of Blue Cluster launched

Our 18th project call has been open since 30 August. Project proposals can be submitted until 3 October. The present call is open to all innovation domains of Blue Cluster and to all project types, excluding completely new cSBR projects. Feasibility studies can be submitted throughout the year.

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Last chance to have your say on the Marine Spatial Plan

Until 27 August, you can give your opinion on the new marine spatial plan for the Belgian part of the North Sea. The current draft is the third version of the MRP and will apply for eight years. Blue Cluster has some reservations about the new plan.

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Sailing safely past the Belgian offshore wind farms

More and more vessels are sailing through the Belgian wind farms. This is prohibited by law, as it jeopardises the safety and operation of the wind farms. Belgian Offshore Platform has therefore launched a targeted campaign on safe sailing.

Antwerp Maritime Week 2024

Blue Cluster at Antwerp Maritime Week

Last week, companies and other actors from the maritime sector came together in Antwerp for the Antwerp Maritime Week. The focus was on anchoring innovation and forging and strengthening mutual ties. We look back at some highlights of this inspiring event.

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Meet the winners of the Blue Innovation Awards 2024

The 2024 Blue Innovation Awards ceremony once again demonstrated that the blue economy is thriving in Flanders. The presented projects were all of particularly high quality. That did not make it any easier for the jury and the audience.

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Vote for the Blue Innovation Awards 2024

Who will win one of the prestigious Blue Innovation Awards this year? You will find out all about it on June 13 in Room With A Zoo in Antwerp. Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite, as the initiative with the most votes will go home with the Inspirational Blue Wave.

BESS 2024

Blue Economy Science Summit 2024 photo report

On 23 May 2024, scientists, companies and governments came together in Ostend for the third edition of the Blue Economy Science Summit (BESS). This year's focus was on the changing aspects of digitisation in the blue economy.