Second Blue Bastion call now open
The second Blue Bastion call launched on 28 August and will remain open until 1 October. This call f...
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News in the spotlight
Discover the future of innovation for security and defence
From smart technologies to new partnerships, innovation is playing an increasingly important role in...
I3FLOAT maps innovation priorities for floating offshore wind
The European floating offshore wind sector is facing an important next step. While the past years ha...
Blue Bastion launches its first eight maritime security projects
With Blue Bastion, Blue Cluster aims not only to develop new technologies, but also to effectively d...
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.