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Do you have ambitious plans in the field of digitisation, innovation, internationalisation or sustainable and circular entrepreneurship? Could you use some financial support for those plans? Sign up for the new SME growth subsidy call from VLAIO.

In the CHyPS project, Ghent University and the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics developed various simulation tools for ship propulsion using the green fuels hydrogen and methanol. Dive into the results of this fascinating project.

From 12 to 14 March 2025, we welcomed an international delegation in Ostend for a visit to the Belgian Offshore Days. The delegation consisted of a wide range of representatives from Brazil, Greece, Bulgaria and Norway.

On 27 February 2025, an advanced carbon measuring station was installed in the newly created nature reserve in the Hedwige-Prosper polder. The measuring tower offers a unique opportunity to investigate how nature restoration of tidal areas can contribute to carbon storage.

Aquaculture can play an important role in securing our food supply and reducing the consumption of animal products. A recent study investigated whether offshore wind farms are a suitable location for such activities.

In the current geopolitical climate, it is becoming increasingly important to properly secure our infrastructure at sea. The Belgian federal parliamentary committee on National Defence is investigating which measures should be taken.

The US is experiencing a drastic shift in energy policy. President Donald Trump is shifting the focus from green energy back to fossil fuels. What impact will this have on the offshore wind market? We share some initial insights on the matter.

On 3 December 2024, the European Commission launched three new calls for project proposals under the European Innovation Fund. But what is the European Innovation Fund exactly and who is eligible for support? Find out in this article.

On 1 February, the federal government presented its coalition agreement for the 2025-2029 period. Featuring more than 200 pages, the voluminous document contains many references to the North Sea. Discover what the new coalition agreement means for the sustainable blue economy.

As Enzymares approaches its conclusion in 2025, its implications for sustainability and industrial innovation are becoming increasingly clear. The project not only accelerates the discovery of marine enzymes, but also paves the way for cleaner and more efficient processes across a range of sectors.

Blue Cluster and POM West-Vlaanderen ask the future federal government to re-evaluate the draft Marine Spatial Plan 2026-2034. They advocate explicit space for innovation and economic developments that contribute to a wide range of societal challenges.