In the SWiM project, six partners join forces to conduct research into the combination of marine technologies in the Belgian North Sea. The focus is on an ecologically sustainable integration of floating solar panels in wind farms.

On 13 November, a range of companies, knowledge institutions and governments gathered in Ostend to delve into the dismantling and recycling of wind turbines. The multi-faceted programme yielded numerous inspiring insights.

Eight members of Blue Cluster have succeeded in securing financial support from ELBE Eurocluster for various training and education courses on sustainability. With these courses, SMEs can boost their ambitions in offshore renewable energy.

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.

In order to properly plan the maintenance of wind farms, various parameters must be taken into account. Otary wants to make this process more efficient and automated. To this end, the company is working on several new tools together with software developer Coteng.

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.

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.

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.

Marifish.Inc, the incubator focused on mariculture and aquaculture, innovative fisheries, marine data & nature restoration, biotechnology and ocean & human health, is operating in full swing. To extend its operations even further, Marifish.Inc is now teaming up with Blue Cluster.