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Blue21 joins the 2nd Community of Practice on floating solar
We are thrilled to be back and witness the incredible progress of the Innozowa project, which Blue21 helped initiate back in 2017. Last Friday, we participated in a Community of Practice (CoP) meeting on floating solar and water quality at Waterschap Rivierenland.
Resilience, Disaster Mitigation, and Infrastructure (RMI) Week 2023
Our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther has been invited to give a lecture on Floating Construction at the 1st International Short Course Program RMI Week 2023.
Meet our Innovator | Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther Blue21
We are excited to announce that our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther kicked off the “Meet the Innovators” series by Buccaneer Delft.
Blue21 joins online discussion: Why the Industrialization of the Ocean Matters
We are excited to share that Fen-Yu (Vicky) Lin, project manager of the Blue21 team, will be joining an interdisciplinary discussion on the significance of Industrialization of the Ocean.
Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, speaking at JMSE Webinar 2023
An interesting webinar is about to take place on Floating Solutions for Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Cities.
We have a new vacancy
Are you a salesperson ready to make an impact with your job? We have a wonderful opportunity for you!
Blue21 team wishes you Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
2023 is around the corner, Blue21 would like to thank our clients, partners and friends for your support throughout 2022 and for being part of the Blue Revolution.
Blue21 cofounder, Rutger de Graaf, invited to speak in Hong Kong
Our co-founder Rutger De Graaf-van Dinther was invited to join the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for 10 days.
Two young engineers joining Blue21 team
Our team is expanding and last week we officially welcomed two young engineers to our team, Anna Louka and Lindert van Tongeren.
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We share our insights, experiences, and latest developments in the field of floating infrastructure which you can use it as an inspiration for your own projects.
Blue21 floating pavilion is moving
The Floating Pavilion in Rijnhaven was moved to the Schiehaven last week, one stop before its final destination, the Dokhaven at RDM Campus. The Floating Pavilion initiated by Blue21 has been installed in Rijnhaven since 2010. Last week, it was moved to the...
Another vacancy: commercial leadership wanted!
Blue21 team continues to expand. This time we are looking for a Sales and Business Development executive who wishes to grow with us and contribute to a more sustainable future! Are you a bright mind with a passion for complex sales and innovative engineering...
Blue21 co-founder speaking at TU Delft for Life | Xperience week
Blue21 co-founder, Dr. Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther, has been invited to speak at TU Delft for Life | Xperience week on Friday 11 June 2021 from 20:00 - 21:30 (CEST). Registration is now open here! This year TU Delft and Delft University Fund have organized five online...
International Mother Earth Day- commit to restoring the planet
Earth Day is the moment to reflect on human's interactions with nature, and to demonstrate support and commitment to protecting the environment. “Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is a chance to set the world on a cleaner, greener, more sustainable path,” said UN...
Talent wanted: apply and join the Blue21 team now
The team of Blue21 is expanding. We're calling out to talented engineers who wish to join us, change the game and contribute to a more sustainable future! Are you a bright mind with a passion for innovative engineering challenges? Do you have backgrounds or...
Floating island planned in the Baltic Sea region
Blue21 is thrilled to be involved in the unique tunnel initiative with the Finnish FinEstBay Area Development and Japanese large contracting firm, Shimizu Corporation. In the article published by THE TIMES, an elaborate overview about the tunnel project is given. The...
“Paving the Waves“ to valuing water, celebrating World Water Day 2021
World Water Day is the time to raise global awareness on the true value of water, on what it means to people and how we could utilize and protect this vital resource. Since 2008, Blue21 has committed to creating the world’s first floating city with a positive impact...
Blue21 interviewed by Dutch Vastgoedmarkt
"Building on the water helps solve the housing shortage" said Blue21 director Karina Czapiewska, interviewed by Dutch Vastgoedmarkt (EN: Real Estate Market). Karina Czapiewska, co-founder and director of Blue21, explores the possibilities of building on water. She was...
Blue21 partners with 1000 Cities Adapt Now Global Program
At the Climate Adaption Summit (CAS) 2021, the press release announcement of the 1000 Cities Adapt (1000 CAN) has been launched with Blue21 acting as a global knowledge partner and ambassador to the program. The main goal of the 1000 Cities Adapt Now global program is...
NPO features Space@Sea demonstrator
The Space@Sea demonstrator was recently broadcast on NPO as part of an informative featurette movie aimed at engaging people of all ages to the advancements of floating technology. The demonstration model was created for motion testing as part of the Horizon 2020...