Innovation & Development
Blue energy - wind, wave & tidal
Port of Oostende has been involved in the development of 2 wave energy convertors: Flansea & Laminaria
Science park & incubator
• support of technology companies with growth ambition
• active knowledge pool in the domain of sustainable, renewable energy & energy efficiency
• ‘GreenBridge Community’ for business opportunities
• Greenbridge
Infrastructure for research
• the port as an open innovation center
• research & development, supporting and encouraging new and rapidly developing companies
• staff training, skill development and safety management
• test sites onshore & offshore
Maritime Research Center
• on the science site of UGent Oostende
• ocean basin & towing tank