OWI CREATE will advance the Belgian offshore (wind) sector in the national and international market by accelerating innovation. This involves consolidating all (new, ongoing and completed) R&D initiatives within a unified Offshore Energy Center of Excellence. The main goals of this center are to formulate a joint innovation roadmap for Belgium, foster technological innovations in core labs, cultivate multidisciplinary research and set up an academy. The emphasis is on enhancing internationalization and nurturing collaboration among academia, industry and policymakers.