The new European innovation programme EIT Water brings together partners from more than twenty countries to develop solutions for drought, flooding and pollution. Blue Cluster plays a prominent role as a driving force behind innovation in our region.

The Blue Innovation Awards 2025 once again highlighted the creativity and strength of Flanders’ blue economy. This year’s entries reflected a strong drive for innovation and collaboration, with projects that stood out for their quality and impact

Who will win one of the prestigious Blue Innovation Awards this year? You will find out all about it on 9 October 13 in Maison de la Poste in Brussels. Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite, as the initiative with the most votes will go home with the Inspirational Blue Wave.

Our 20th project went live on 14 August. Project proposals can be submitted until 2 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.

We received no fewer than 16 entries for the fifth 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 9 October during StarWatts in Brussels.

Would you like to present your innovative energy solution to top names in the energy sector? Take your chance and join the StarWatts Challenges. Submit your idea and pitch it on October 9 in Brussels to an audience of more than 300 energy experts.

Are you involved in an innovative project, product or service within the blue economy? Then this is your chance to put your initiative in the spotlight with a broad network of entrepreneurs, experts and professionals from the sector. Give your innovation the visibility it deserves!

Did you know that Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the 2nd largest port in Europe, or that Belgium generates 10% of its energy at sea? Good protection of the Belgian critical maritime infrastructure is therefore essential. Blue Cluster addresses this issue with a new roadmap.

Our 19th project call has been open since 20 January. Project proposals can be submitted until 27 March. 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.

Blue Cluster's annual call for for cSBO projects has been open since 3 December 2024. You have until 30 January 2025 at 12 noon to submit your project proposals (two-pager). This call only applies to new cSBO projects linked to the Blue Economy.