In first place we want to highlight the strong collaboration among different IOF business development centers at Ghent University on the topic of offshore energy, namely;
Furthermore, Ghent University is deeply embedded in the regional, national and international offshore wind ecosystem through a broad range of strategic partnerships, memberships, and long-standing collaborations.
These connections enable our researchers to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, actively shape the future of offshore renewable energy, contribute to key policy and technology developments, and collaborate across disciplines and borders.
We are proud members of several leading research and industry alliances that foster innovation and excellence in wind energy.
International partnerships
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Our commitment to collaborative research is further strengthened through our Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and joint initiatives with other academic institutes, industry and our Norwegian partners:
National partnerships
OWI-Lab
At the national level, Ghent University is a founding member of OWI-Lab, Belgium’s open innovation platform for offshore wind.
OWI-Lab brings together academic, industrial, and policy stakeholders to accelerate the development, deployment, and reliability of offshore wind technologies.
As a key research and technology partner within this platform, next to Sirris and VUB, Ghent University supports the entire Belgian wind energy value chain through industry-driven R&D and innovation, helping to position Belgium as a leader in offshore wind excellence.
Furthermore, at the national level, we closely collaborate with industry clusters, innovation support organizations, and regional development agencies to translate offshore wind research into real-world impact within the Belgian context. Key partners include:
