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The first European Hydrogen Investment Summit takes place in Antwerp on June 22.

Plug and Play Maritime is an Antwerp-based accelerator aimed at stimulating innovation for a greener, smarter, and safer maritime industry. They showcased the first results of the innovation projects during their inaugural EXPO Day in the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp.

Medical Drone Operator Helicus meticulously prepares unmanned aviation and drone transport for medical purposes in Antwerp and beyond.

Barges navigating canals with no captain on board. It may sound like science-fiction, but it is the reality in Flanders, thanks to Seafar. In their futuristic command centre in Antwerp, CEO Louis-Robert Cool talks about how Seafar approaches this, how unique it is, and the links with space technology.

Belgium’s second largest space company, a hugely varied range of activities and Boeing as a competitor: QinetiQ is a groundbreaking company. Sales & Business Development Director Frank Preud’homme introduces you to the beautiful world of their space activities.

BlueApp aims to bring industry and academia together to enrich the integrated ecosystem of sustainable chemistry in Antwerp. With BlueApp, the University of Antwerp is taking the next step towards more sustainability in the chemical sector.

From the city’s most renowned telephone company (Bell) to an innovative space company 60 years later. Meet Antwerp Space!

Verhaert Masters in innovation is Belgian’s most significant player in product innovation. But the company also is a substantial reference in Europe when it comes to the space industry.

The first AHA! innovation award goes to Textgain, an Antwerp company that uses language technology and AI to screen social media platforms for hate speech and other messages.