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Ostend Science Park

The first and most innovative science park in marine and maritime business

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Creating a Blue Future

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Are you looking for the perfect location to build your business in the blue economy? Look no further! Our science park offers 92,000 square metres of commercial space surrounded by 54,000 square metres of beautiful greenery. We now have land available for lease, providing the opportunity for businesses to establish a presence in our world-class science park. Contact us today to learn more about leasing land and take the first step towards building your business in our science park.

Blue Economy

Ostend Science Park focuses on companies that are active in the blue economy, but what does blue economy stand for?

Office & flex space rental

Are you looking for a professional and productive work environment? Look no further! Our co-working space and fully-fledge offices provide the perfect solution for professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. With our flexible membership options and fully-equipped workspaces, you can choose the plan that best suits your needs.

Upcoming event

On Tuesday, June 13th, 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟯 will take place at Ostend Science Park in Belgium. The event will include keynote speeches, discussions on the current and future state of the drone industry, and networking opportunities through B2B matchmaking sessions. Attendees will also have the chance to meet with leading companies and learn about the latest drone technologies. This event is organized by POM West-Vlaanderen: Fabrieken voor de Toekomst in collaboration with De Blauwe Cluster vzw, Hogeschool VIVES, Flanders Make, EUKA - Vlaamse Drone Federatie, and VITO. Check our event calendar.

Meetings, events & seminars

Looking for a nice spot for your next event? Our event space is the perfect solution for hosting hybrid meetings. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video technology, our space allows for seamless communication between in-person and remote attendees. Whether you need to host a virtual conference, a remote training session, or a hybrid team meeting, our space has everything you need to make your event a success. With our advanced audio and video capabilities, you can be sure that everyone will be able to hear and see each other clearly, no matter where they are located. So why wait? Book our event space today and take your hybrid meetings to the next level!

Latest news

10/03/2023
Stories

Launch of new offshore floating photovoltaic technology

Belgian companies Jan De Nul, Tractebel, and DEME have announced the introduction of SEAVOLT©, a new offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) technology that has been developed in partnership with solar, environmental, and offshore experts.

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07/03/2023
Stories

The historic High Seas Treaty: interview with Professor Jana Asselman

After 15 years of discussion, the member states of the United Nations have reached an agreement to protect the oceans. By 2030, 30% of the high seas must be protected. Now barely 1% is protected.

How realistic is this agreement? And is it enough?

Radio 1 had an interview with Jana Asselman, professor in Marine Biotechnology.

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25/04/2023
Stories
Thornton Bank Phase1 C Power

North Sea Summit Ostend

On Monday 24th of april, a coalition of nine countries gathered in Ostend, Belgium to discuss plans for a major green power plant and the expansion of offshore wind farm capacity in the North Sea.

Last year in May, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands signed the 'Esbjerg Declaration', aiming to create the largest sustainable energy plant in the North Sea. This agreement intends to address Europe's reliance on Russia for fossil fuel imports by promoting local energy production. Belgium, a leader in offshore wind turbine construction, is one of the signatories of the declaration.

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Upcoming events

Ghent and Ostend
July 03 - July 14
Savethedate Summerschool July 2023 (005)

Blue Science & Technology Summer Training

Marine@UGent, partners and the EPIBOOST consortium are pleased to announce the next edition of the Blue Science & Technology Summer Training edition 2023. We offer a two-week intensive programme which will provide participants a strong foundation to further develop a career in the blue economy and life sciences.

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Bluebridge - Ostend Science Park
June 13
Dronwewest 2023

Dronewest 2023

Inspections of wind farms and solar panels, medical transport, underwater munitions demining, inventory mapping in warehouses and depots... Drones are becoming more and more capable, so the list of applications is getting longer and longer.

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Bluebridge - Ostend Science Park
May 31
Header Kickoff Ready4decom

Wind turbine decommissioning: a closer look at the challenges and opportunities

Kick-off Ready4Decom

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