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DFDS is one of the largest players in Europe in the transport of goods and passengers via a network of ferry services connecting a large number of European ports.

The Alco Bio Fuel Gent (ABF) is the largest bio refinery in Belgium that processes grain (mainly corn) into bioethanol, protein-rich animal feed (DDGS), electricity, liquid CO2 and a number of other by-products such as corn oil.

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), based in Ghent, is a leading European manufacturer of medium-speed engines for the energy and transport industries.

Evos Ghent is a large-scale multiproduct terminal in North Sea Port highly integrated with its customers via pipelines and connections by road, rail and inland waterways. They are dedidated to move from storage and handling of fossil based products towards climate neutral products and green molecules.

BEE is a 100% Belgian energy company, founded in 2010. With its own green heating plants, wind and solar parks, BEE provides its customers with locally generated energy.

The City of Ghent wants to be climate neutral by 2050. That’s why they are fully committed to a liveable climate for its citizens, encourage circular entrepreneurship and support numerous cleantech developments in North Sea Port.

Volvo Car Gent is a car factory in the Ghent part of North Sea Port, consisting of a welding factory, paint factory, final assembly and various adjacent zones. 

Stora Enso is a leading global supplier of sustainable solutions for packaging, biomaterials, wood construction and paper, and is part of the bioeconomy. Stora Enso believes that anything made today from materials of fossil origin can be made from trees tomorrow.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations in Ghent is part of the Swedish Volvo Group. The Volvo truck factory in Ghent is the high-volume factory of Volvo Trucks and the only truck builder in Belgium..

Rain Carbon Zelzate on the Ghent Terneuzen Canal is part of the Rain Carbon Inc group. with offices worldwide. The chemical company specializes in producing and supplying carbon-based chemicals and advanced materials such as carbon precursors for the aluminum, steel and battery industries, production of phthalic anhydride, benzene and aromatic components for industrial applications.

The OVMB company is a subsidiary of the Eiffage Benelux group and processes waste in an environmentally responsible manner at two sites in the Ghent part of North Sea Port, which together account for more than 33 ha. The respect for the environment also ensures that nuisance to the surrounding area is avoided

KRONOS EUROPE is part of KRONOS INC, a world leader in the production of titanium dioxide. TiO2, a white pigment with a very high hiding power, can mainly be found in coatings and plastics, but also in inks, paper, fibers and cosmetics.

FINOCAS focuses on society's needs: energy transition; durability and lifetime prediction; and environment. Its research centres OCAS and ENDURES combine their expertise in the field of materials’ science to extend their on/offshore service offer and provide custom-made solutions adding value, reduce costs and prevent materials damage for their worldwide customers.

With the Circular Delta program we offer support and accelerate the transition from primary fossil raw materials to renewable and recyclable (low-carbon) raw materials for SDR partners. The program is closely related to the other programs due to green hydrogen as a raw material, water for electrolysis, reuse of heat and the use of sustainable electricity.

To stimulate the production of green hydrogen, two Zeeland projects receive a subsidy from the government under the so-called IPCEI scheme. Smart Delta Resources is very pleased with the recognition by the Dutch government of the uniqueness of these two flagship renewable hydrogen projects in the Netherlands.

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, located in Ghent, is a unique, independent, open innovation state-of-the-art pilot and demonstration facility  for process development, scale-up and (trial) production of bio-based products and processes, from laboratory to multi-ton scale.

CAPTURE is a research platform that wants to deliver a disruptive contribution to the circular economy. This is mainly done in three thematic lines: CO₂ to product, plastics to resource and Water fit for use.

Ghent University is an open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. Our university is over 200 years old, offers more than 200 programmes and conducts research in many scientific disciplines. Our credo is ‘Dare to Think’: we are a haven for courageous thinkers. From the bustling city of Ghent, Ghent University is constantly expanding its horizons, by collaborating with the region and with the best universities in Belgium and abroad.

POM East Flanders is the province's economic development company that participates, develops, motivates and pioneers for a sustainable, innovative and future-oriented East Flanders.

Jan De Nul Group is a family-owned company with Belgian roots that builds and maintains maritime, offshore and civil infrastructure worldwide. Environmental remediation and project development are also part of the main activities.