On 23 May 2024, scientists, companies and governments came together in Ostend for the third edition of the Blue Economy Science Summit (BESS). This year's focus was on the changing aspects of digitisation in the blue economy.

Are you an SME and do you have an idea to address specific challenges in the field of naval defence? Are you interested in working together with other European SMEs and looking for additional funding? Then submit your project proposal by 8 August 2024.

The Interreg North Sea Monitoring Committee has recently approved eight innovative projects. One of these projects, more in particular the OASIS project, focuses on supporting SMEs in the offshore renewable energy industry.

It remains a challenge to balance our needs and wants with the resilience of nature. The innovative solutions which are currently being developed within the scope of the SUSANA project are a clear step in the right direction.

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise active in offshore renewable energy and would you like to expand your activities in UK, USA or Australia? If so, you can apply for financial support (€ 1500 - € 3000 per SME) via ELBE Eurocluster.

During the award ceremony of the Offshore Oscars at the Belgian Offshore Days, Blue Cluster has won the Alliance Partner Award. This is a recognition of our efforts to bring together companies and institutions in the offshore sector.

On Tuesday 26 March, Blue Cluster organised a debate about the future of the North Sea in the Aula Academica of Ghent University. Representatives of all Dutch-speaking government parties and the business community shared insights at this event.

Are you working on climate-related solutions or action plans, strategies and legislation that can be implemented in developing countries? Then be sure to take a closer look at the fourth call of the Flemish International Climate Action Programme.

The impact of offshore wind farms in the Belgian North Sea on the marine ecosystem has been closely monitored and researched since the start of the construction of the first wind farm in 2008. A new report with new insights was recently published.

Flemish companies maintain their advantages over foreign competitors partly thanks to high-performance cluster operations. A recent study by VUB concludes that the six Flemish spearhead clusters fulfill their role very well and are extremely successful in bringing together many parties.