Submitting a project
Procedure
A project goes through several stages, from idea to complete project application. In each stage, a number of criteria are used to assess to what extent the project is compatible with the cluster strategy and sufficiently mature for further development. The procedure makes it possible to guide the projects towards the best funding channel and improve the quality so as to increase the chance of success in receiving a subsidy. Projects making use of other funding channels and contributing to the roadmaps can also rely on assistance from Blue Cluster.
Conditions
Innovation projects should comply with certain conditions to be eligible for submission to Blue Cluster. Such conditions can pertain to the deadline for submission, the subject of the project (linked to the roadmaps) or the project type. The partners are equally subject to certain conditions if they wish to participate in a cluster project.
Innovation roadmaps
Blue Cluster has developed a roadmap for each of its focus areas that outlines the priorities for the next two years of operation. The roadmaps are used to assess submitted projects for their relevance to the cluster.
Submitting an idea
Project ideas can be presented to Blue Cluster at any given time. The purpose of this step is to determine whether a project qualifies as a a cluster project at an early stage. We will then help you further on your way.
Request for partners
Looking for partners (companies or knowledge institutions) for your project? We will gladly assist you in this search.
Submitting your project (2-pager)
The annual cSBR call was open from 15 December 2025 to 28 January 2026. This call applied only to cSBR projects. For these projects, submitting a 2-pager was mandatory. Selected applicants will pitch their idea to the steering committee on 5 February 2026.
Submitting your project (10-pager)
Blue Cluster’s twenty-first project call launched on 12 January 2026 and remains open until 19 March 2026. This call covers all domains and project types, except new cSBR projects. Feasibility studies can be submitted on a rolling basis.