Bluebridge Incubator & innovation centre

Bluebridge, located at Ostend Science Park in Ostend, is the meeting place for the Blue Economy. Bluebridge brings together various stakeholders (companies, knowledge institutions, public partners) within this cluster to promote innovation and sustainable development in the marine and maritime sectors, such as aquaculture, blue energy, marine biotechnology, coastal protection, deep-sea mining and blue tourism.

As an incubator, Bluebridge primarily offers office and coworking spaces for companies, start-ups, research institutions and network organisations.

In addition, Bluebridge is the ideal venue for meetings and events. With meeting facilities for up to 150 people and a capacity of up to 200 people for events, Bluebridge provides a solution for every type of activity. All spaces are equipped with modern infrastructure, featuring high-tech multimedia solutions such as video conferencing and live streaming.

Finally, Bluebridge offers training facilities related to the Blue Economy. ‘The Reef’ training lab provides future employees in the offshore energy sector with the necessary skills through advanced technologies. The Future Logistics Hub introduces you to the concept of the Physical Internet through a serious game, demonstrating how it can be a solution for efficiently organising logistics.