Maritime

Brand New Industry-Leading Innovation Hub.

Rich in seafaring history and home to Europe’s second largest port, Antwerp is a crucible for nautical innovation. We combine the fresh ideas of our startups with the wisdom of seasoned experience and the result is industry-leading innovation.

Focus Areas

Energy & Propulsion
Our focus is on adopting clean and sustainable energy sources, such as alternative fuels and renewable energy solutions, to power vessels efficiently and reduce emissions. Additionally, optimizing propulsion systems and vessel designs plays a key role in enhancing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Supply Chain
Optimizing the supply chain involves streamlining logistics and cargo handling procedures to ensure seamless movement of goods and minimize delays. Shipping is a crucial component of the global supply chain and contributes to the safe and reliable delivery of goods around the world.
Smart Shipping
We facilitate the integration of startups developing advanced technologies that increase vessel performance with the goal of enhancing safety, reducing operational costs and maximizing overall efficiency.
Port Infra & Ops
Ports are crucial nodes for the intermodal transportation of goods and consequently for the maritime industry. We help increase operational efficiency by exploring and solving tech challenges related to connectivity, collaboration, sustainability and more.
Safety & Security
This involves the integration of different technology fields to enhance the protection of assets, crew, cargo and maritime infrastructure. We focus on many solutions including real-time monitoring and surveillance, IoT and Sensors networks, intelligent video analytics, training simulations and more.

Our goal is to develop Antwerp as a global hub for innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector. How will we achieve this? By uniting our partners, shipping industry leaders, and information technology giants with innovative startups to create fruitful collaborations that catapult us to the next level.