Submitting a project idea

Project ideas can be presented to Blue Cluster at any given time. This is only possible via the online form. The purpose of this step is to determine whether a project qualifies as a cluster project at an early stage. We will then help you further on your way.

On the basis of the project file submitted, we determine together with you whether the project fits in with our strategy and which project type is appropriate. 

Knowledge institutions and research partners can also present a project idea, provided that it may result in the creation of economic value. In case of a strategic basic research project, submission of the project idea is a mandatory step in the new procedure for SBR projects. 

Our annual cSBR call was open from 3 December 2024 till 30 January 2025 (12 noon). It is currently not possible to submit cSBR proposals. The next cSBR call is scheduled for December 2025. 

Any project ideas presented to Blue Cluster are always treated confidentially and never shared with third parties, unless the presenters of the idea have given their express consent.

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Do you want to present a Strategic Basic Research for clusters (cSBO) project?
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Project info
Describe the problem you want to tackle and/or the reason for the project idea. What added value does the project have for the development of the blue economy in Flanders? (maximum 200 words)
Briefly describe the project's general innovation goal(s). (maximum 200 words)
Which focus area(s) does the project fit in with?
Please clarify how the project contributes to the further roll-out of the relevant roadmap (maximum 100 words).
Partners
A cSBR project proposal is submitted by at least two research groups pertaining to one or several Flemish research organisations. In this context, a Flemish research organisation is defined as a research organisation (university, university college, research centre, etc.) established in the Flemish Region or a Flemish university or university college established in the Brussels-Capital Region. The Interuniversity Institute for Microelectronics (IMEC), the  Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), Flanders Make, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and the Flemish scientific institutions receiving a grant from the Flemish government need to submit a cSBR project proposal in cooperation with at least one other Flemish research organisation. A Flemish university college always needs to submit a cSBR project proposal in cooperation with or at least after obtaining the advice of the university within the association to which it is connected. Flemish university colleges always need to submit a project proposal in cooperation with at least one other Flemish research organisation.
Industry needs
Does the project respond to a current need or challenge of companies in the blue economy? Is there a possible spill-over of the project to current needs of companies in other sectors? (max. 200 words)
Valorisation
Will the project produce results that can be valorised (economically or socially)  through follow-up projects by and for the blue economy? (maximum 300 words)
Critical path
Is the basic research timely and necessary to enable industrial developments? (maximum 200 words)

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