Downloads calendar press Contact news NL AND What is Blue Gate Antwerp Why invest For whom When Development Projects FAQ Development Blue Gate Antwerp is almost over the planning phase. The EIA procedure has been completed. Negotiations are currently underway with the private sector to set up a public-private partnership. After that, the effective development can start. The environmental impact statement Public-private cooperation Heritage Press & Communication | email info@bluegateantwerp.eu | tel +32 3 338 51 34

Downloads calendar press Contact news NL AND What is Blue Gate Antwerp Why invest For whom When Development Projects FAQ production Blue Gate Antwerp aims at companies that have eco-effective business operations. Economic growth and ecological added value go hand in hand for them. They are active in the green economy - often referred to internationally as the blue economy . Potential settlers are innovative companies that specialize in high-quality eco-effective production. This means that both material and energy cycles are closed. Furthermore, they are distinguished by their pursuit of intensive use of space, high-quality spatial and urban image quality, and the limitation or reduction of negative external effects such as burden on the traffic infrastructure, impact on the environment, noise nuisance, odor nuisance. The proximity to the city and high-quality park management are an additional advantage in bringing high-quality, eco-effective production companies to Antwerp. Furthermore, the presence of research and development also offers important added value. The production buildings will be clustered around a central courtyard, which offers maximum opportunities for collaboration. The basic lots in the production zone are 1 to 4 hectares in size, but both smaller and larger lots are possible. There is a separate SME zone with slightly smaller lots. With this flexible spatial planning, Blue Gate Antwerp is responding to today's need for flexibility. Press & Communication | email info@bluegateantwerp.eu | tel +32 3 338 51 34

Downloads calendar press Contact news NL AND What is Blue Gate Antwerp Why invest For whom When Development Projects FAQ R&D Space is also provided at Blue Gate Antwerp for institutions specialized in research & development (R&D). As in production, a sustainable and innovative character is a priority here. Blue Gate Antwerp targets R&D institutions associated with universities, sector federations and governments, as well as R&D departments of private companies. Blue Gate Antwerp has a number of exceptional assets to attract such research centers. The site is close to the city and various knowledge networks and the green character of the site and the adjacent nature reserve of the Hobokense Polder make Blue Gate Antwerp attractive. The R&D lots will always connect to a green zone: either the corridor or the Hobokense Polder. The buildings for R&D will be provided as separate as well as connected. Linked buildings must offer companies opportunities for collaboration and open innovation. Press & Communication | email info@bluegateantwerp.eu | tel +32 3 338 51 34