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

Blauw Innovatiedorp 2024

Looking back on Blue Innovation Village in 2024

From May 23 to 26, Blue Cluster oganised the second edition of the Blue Innovation Village during Oostende voor Anker (Ostend voor Anker). In the Blue Innovation Village, visitors were introduced to various innovative projects, services and products in the 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.

ELBE Eurocluster

Go international with ELBE Eurocluster - 2nd call

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise active in offshore renewable energy and would you like to expand your activities in UK, USA or Australia? If so, you can apply for financial support (€ 1500 - € 3000 per SME) via ELBE Eurocluster.

Belgian Offshore Days Offshore Oscars

Blue Cluster wins Alliance Partner Award

During the award ceremony of the Offshore Oscars at the Belgian Offshore Days, Blue Cluster has won the Alliance Partner Award. This is a recognition of our efforts to bring together companies and institutions in the offshore sector.

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.

Windmolen Belgische vlag

The ecological impact of offshore wind farms

The impact of offshore wind farms in the Belgian North Sea on the marine ecosystem has been closely monitored and researched since the start of the construction of the first wind farm in 2008. A new report with new insights was recently published.