Your gateway to
industry-driven
research
development
& innovation
OWI = Offshore Wind Infrastructure + Lab
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This collaboration between the wind energy experts within Sirris, VUB and UGent aims to initiate, support and execute R&D and innovation projects in the field of wind energy.
Through technology expertise & infrastructure, innovation support services and international collaboration we support our Belgian wind energy sector to be worldwide industry leaders.
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Our expertise in numbers
15+
Years of Experience
75
Experts
30+
Projects
running & completed
5
Test
infrastructures
50+
Collaborative
partners
Driving innovation together
Let's unite expertise to accelerate offshore wind innovation
INDUSTRY
Industry-driven R&D is at the heart of OWI-Lab. We work side-by-side with companies to co-develop solutions, validate technologies, and accelerate innovation in offshore wind. Through collaborative projects and tailored support, we help industry partners strengthen performance, reduce risk, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving sector.
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POLICY MAKERS
OWI-Lab supports policy makers by providing independent insights into sector needs, emerging technologies, and long-term trends. We help connect policy with industrial and academic realities, offering evidence-based perspectives that contribute to effective and future-proof decisions.
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RESEARCHERS
OWI-Lab brings together academic expertise through dedicated tools, shared knowledge platforms, and collaborative research activities. We help translate offshore wind research into industry impact, strengthen connections across the research community, and support skills development through the OWI-Lab Academy.
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