New Flemish Government increases investments in innovation
The newly formed Flemish Government have announced their plans and ambitions for the future. Innovat...
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
Results of survey on economic activity at sea
In September 2024, the partners in the Test@Sea project launched a survey among the general public…
Shape the Future of Offshore Testing in the Belgian North Sea
There is an increasing demand for test capacity at sea. The partners in the Test@Sea project have…
Blue Cluster and Marifish.Inc enter into a strategic partnership
Marifish.Inc, the incubator focused on mariculture and aquaculture, innovative fisheries, marine…
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Bombs and shells: remnants of the past
The 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.
Projects in the spotlight
SeaChem
In progress
SeaChem focuses on the training of a new generatation of researchers involved in the production and valorisation of seaweed biomass. The project aims to increase support for this in the EU by tackling current problems in offshore seaweed cultivation.
ANEMOI
In progress
Offshore wind farms provide us with large amounts of clean renewable energy, but also have a certain effect on the environment. The ANEMOI project studies possible chemical emissions from these wind farms (OWFs) and their impact on ecosystems and aquaculture.
LEVIATAD
In progress
LEVIATAD brings together 6 organisations from 4 countries to develop new tools and methods that can help SMEs expand their activities in the marine sector. The aim is to strengthen their market position via international support measures.
