Partnerships

The location of Marine@UGent at Ostend Science Park is strategic, offering a strong Ghent University anchoring in the local and regional blue ecosystem. The city of Ostend has a long-standing tradition in marine and maritime science, resulting in a broad range of knowledge and research institutions, such as the Flanders Maritime Laboratory, the InnovOcean campus in the harbour and several living labs at the beach.

In Ostend, Marine@UGent is surrounded by local, federal and European authorities, as well as by several key players in the blue economy, such as the Port of Ostend and the European Food center. Being part of this blue ecosystem facilitates in-person meetings, joint expeditions and information exchange, fostering a collaborative and dynamic research environment.

Blue Ecosystem Ostend

Marine@UGent is surrounded by an extensive blue ecosystem, consisting of knowledge and research institutions, public organizations, commercial and industry actors as well as innovative start-ups and incubator services. Discover the main actors on the map below.

National and international partnerships

Through collaboration with local, regional, national and international partners, we offer many benefits, including bigger scientific impact, easy access to facilities, filling gaps in data and the promotion of excellence through training, international comparison and knowledge exchange.