Joining forces for innovation towards a safer North Sea
How can innovation and technology help us better protect our North Sea? During Drone West x Captains...
Network of innovative organisations in the sustainable blue economy
The preferred partner for companies that want to develop innovative activities and roll out their expertise in the sustainable blue economy.
News in the spotlight
More than 400 participants attend first Flemish Defence Innovation Day
Over 400 representatives from businesses, research organisations, Defence and government gathered in...
MARC stops plastic waste before it reaches the North Sea
How can we prevent plastic waste from reaching the sea via rivers and waterways? Over the coming wee...
BESS 2026: from research and innovation to real-world impact
On 6 October, researchers, businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations from across the blue economy ...
Projects in the spotlight
SWiM
In progress
Over the past decades, Belgium has built a strong reputation in the development of offshore wind energy. Now the country also wants to play a leading role in the development of offshore solar energy. The partners in the SWiM project rise up to the challenge.
AlgaeVALOR
In progress
The by-products of seaweed processing are often considered waste and are incinerated. The AlgaeVALOR project aims to convert these residual flows into valuable products. In this way, the partners in this international project help build a circular economy.
On the agenda
Knokke
Bombs and shells: remnants of the past
Blue Cluster focuses on efficient and sustainable forms of fishing and aquaculture, and explores the potential of marine resources. Within that context, we conduct research into the cultivation of mussels, oysters and seaweed, among other things. We are also looking at the possibilities of constructing sea farms.