Who
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Our Journey & Impact

Since our humble beginnings, we've partnered with organisations of all shapes and sizes - from industry, government agencies and global NGOs to universities and large research consortia. Along the way, we've contributed to over 30 European Commission projects (across Framework 7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe), often taking the lead on major work packages related to software development and data, as well as communication and outreach. We've also delivered over 20 projects for UK government agencies and collaborated on initiatives in countries ranging from Germany and France to Iceland, the USA and Australia. 

In 2022, the Welsh Government officially recognised Blue Lobster as the company with the highest participation in Horizon 2020 projects in Wales. Not that we're keeping score - but it was a nice pat on the back. In fact, in our very first year of trading, we were awarded the Business Startup of the Year award, as well as an Innovation and Engagement with Education award; we've also picked up a few others since then. Awards are always good to receive, but what matters most to us is the impact of our work - that's the real win.

Our team is a dynamic mix of tech wizards, scientific minds, and creative communicators, and we thrive on this diversity of expertise. It keeps our perspective fresh and our solutions innovative. We believe that the most powerful ideas emerge when different disciplines collide, so an engineer's logic, a scientist's inquiry, and a designer's empathy all have a seat at the table from the outset. This collaborative approach, guided by a relentless curiosity, allows us to break down complex problems and explore new ways to find the most effective solutions.

Using technology to make a tangible and positive impact is important to us. A project for us isn't just a technical brief; it's a chance to create something that might help researchers understand the ocean better, or an online retailer simplifies their customer journey.

This commitment to purpose means we build with integrity, focusing on long-term sustainability and creating solutions that we are genuinely proud of, knowing they have real-world applications.

While the problems we solve are often complex, we believe the final solutions must be clear and intuitive. We have a strict "no pointless jargon" policy and focus on clean, methodical design and code to make the sophisticated simple. Our goal is to ensure the tools we build are not only powerful and technically robust but also accessible and enjoyable for the people who rely on them every day.

Our Role in Horizon Projects

As an active participant in EU Horizon initiatives (FP7, H2020, Horizon Europe), the company has contributed to over 30 significant projects, including: