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Dear ECCP Member,
Welcome to the August edition of the European
Cluster Collaboration Platform’s newsletter! As the old proverb goes,
"Prepare your food in the summer," - we've been diligently preparing
for the exciting events coming this autumn. In this issue, we will focus on
upcoming online and in-person events to keep you informed and engaged!
Happy reading!
Your ECCP Team
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| What happens in September? |
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We started the year on a high note with 16 EU Clusters Talks, drawing in over 1,200 attendees. These sessions featured 85 experts who explored trending topics, ranging from sector-specific innovations to effective clustering strategies.
Building on this success, we're excited to announce the schedule for our Autumn series, which will include 10 new Talks. Among the most popular topics were cluster management, support programs and funding schemes. To kick off the autumn season, we'll begin with 'Cluster Development in EU Member States: Initiatives and Funding Options.' This session will highlight funding opportunities across the EU and discuss how they can enhance the competitiveness and resilience of European clusters
Check out the upcoming Clusters Talks!
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The weekly ECCP Drop-In Sessions are an interactive resource designed to support ECCP members. These sessions provide live assistance from the ECCP Team on using the ECCP platform and other services, such as events, and offer a space to engage with experts, share best practices, and ask any questions you may have.
Based on feedback from our recent survey, we've learned that afternoon sessions weren't ideal, so we've moved these sessions to Thursday mornings. The first Drop-In will take place at 8:30 CET on Thursday, 12th September.
Sign up now to secure your spot!
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Kicking off the autumn strong
The second half of the year is packed with events, starting with the ECCP Matchmaking event in Montreal, Canada, and followed by the EU delegation visits to Singapore and Bengaluru, India.
In addition, we’re planning four more Clusters Meet Regions events, which will take place in Chisinau, Palma de Mallorca, Heilbronn and Charleroi. Even more, the ECCP will host a C2Lab to help you develop project roadmaps, and a Cluster Booster Academy to provide learning opportunities for cluster managers.
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| Registration Now Open: Clusters meet Regions workshop in Chișinău, Moldova |
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| The ECCP, on behalf of the European Commission, in partnership with the United Nation Development Programme Moldova and the Romanian Cluster Association - CLUSTERO are jointly organizing the Clusters Meet Regions conference and matchmaking event on 10 -11 November 2024 in Chișinău, the Republic of Moldova. |
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Themed as “CLUSTERS AS DRIVERS OF INTER-REGIONAL VALUE CHAINS” a particular emphasis will be put on clusters and their role in the economic development of Moldova as well as the Inter-regional Collaboration in the EU through clusters, with a special focus on the Danube and the Black Sea Regions. Clusters, SMEs and other European innovation actors are also invited to discover the business and technology potential of Moldova and other Eastern European countries in a dedicated matchmaking event, organised on 10 October afternoon with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.
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| Last Chance to Join the C2Lab event in Strasbourg, France |
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| In collaboration with the French Association of Pôles de Compétitivité (AFPC) and the ECCP (on behalf of the European Commission), the Cluster Collaboration Lab (C2 Lab) event in Strasbourg is open to SMEs, cluster organisations, civil society and other stakeholders. The event is designed to allow participants to network with other organisations and initiate their next projects through a series of project development and pitching sessions. Register today to mature your next project in a supportive environment surrounded by peers and experts! |
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Deadline to register – 13 September 2024.
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| Third year in a row fostering collaboration in Singapore |
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| On 22-24 October 2024, the European Commission is organizing the EU–Singapore Matchmaking Event on-site in Singapore, as part of the Singapore International Energy Week. The event will focus on key areas such as Clean Energy and Green Tech, eMobility, Sustainability in Digital Tech and Energy Transition Financing. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in pitching and matchmaking sessions, attend a seminar on knowledge exchange and participate in the Singapore International Energy Week Expo, including guided exhibition tours. |
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The deadline to apply for Clusters is 6 September 2024. Late SME applications are accepted until 8 October 2024.
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| Save the Date: Clusters meet Regions event in Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
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| The ECCP will host a Clusters meet Regions event in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on 24-25 October 2024! Discovering the Mediterranean island’s unique cluster landscape, this CmR workshop will focus on topics such as the blue and circular economies, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing in areas essential to Europe’s green and digital transformations. |
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The event is hosted by the ECCP in partnership with Innobal and the Government of the Balearic Islands. Registrations will open soon, stay tuned!
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| Discovering the Indian market and Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 |
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| On 19-21 November 2024, the European Commission will organise the EU – India Matchmaking Event taking place in Bengaluru, India, in the context of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024. This event will focus on Biotech, Digital, Green Tech and Advanced Manufacturing, offering participants opportunities for pitching, matchmaking and knowledge exchange. Attendees will also participate in the Bengaluru Tech Summit and visit key sites like the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST), Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). |
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Late applications are accepted until 8 November 2024.
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| Call to Apply: 4TH Edition of the Cluster Booster Academy |
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| The ECCP Cluster Booster Academy consists of a series of training courses aiming to enrich your cluster management skills. The next edition includes 3 days of online sessions (6, 11, 15 November 2024), a coaching session and 2 days of in-person training (3-4 March 2025), hosted at the Warsaw University of Technology. |
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Network and collaborate with other cluster managers from across Europe, broaden your skillset and develop your cluster's strategic vision! Attendance for all 5 days is mandatory.
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EU Clusters Talks provide a space for exchanging ideas and participating in debates about issues significant to the EU cluster community. Sign up for upcoming talks:
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Want to catch up on previous Clusters Talks? You can watch the recordings here!
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The ECCP Trend Universe is a tool designed to help you forecast future trends and discover innovations within ecosystems pertinent to you and your cluster members.
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| New substrate solves electronics recycling problem |
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The vast amounts of electronic waste generated each year pose monumental environmental challenges. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Utah have created a solution to tackle the complexity of electronics recycling contributing to a more circular economy.
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Discover daily innovation updates such as this on the innovation compass in the Trend Universe.
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Supporting Galician suppliers: CEAGA met with Stellantis' Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain in Europe
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In mid-July, a working meeting was held at the Galician Automotive and Mobility Cluster’s headquarters in Spain, between CEAGA, the Xunta de Galicia and the Vice-Presidency of Purchasing and Supply Chain in Europe of Stellantis. In the meeting, the Regional Minister of Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, presented the Supplier Funding Plan recently approved by the regional government.
Read more to find out how the funding plan will contribute to a strengthened and competitive industrial ecosystem.
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FGOI Hubs across Europe to support export activities and collaborate with third countries
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The European furniture industry is promoting international cooperation through the Furniture Go International (FGOI) project. The project established hubs across Europe which aim to support visiting delegations by arranging meetings, promoting partnerships and fostering long term collaboration with European organisations. Six initiatives have been established in Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, Czechia and Bulgaria. Discover the clusters at the heart of the project by reading the full article!
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UAVConnect.eu: A Comprehensive Platform for the Drone Industry
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The Silesian Aviation Cluster (Poland) has developed an advanced platform which integrates a wide range of features and tools to support the development of drone technology. The platform offers a central location bringing together solutions and fostering synergies, to support collective drone manufacturing developments at the national level.
Find out more about how UAVConnect.eu can support your operations in the drone sector.
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Call for companies: Transforming industry challenges into opportunities with INDUSAC
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INDUSAC is looking for EU-based companies of all sizes and sectors to submit needs for innovative solutions to real world challenges. The INDUSAC platform champions innovation, creativity and collaboration to leverage fresh perspectives by allowing companies to post a challenge, transforming it into an opportunity!
Find out more about how INDUSAC can support your organisation here.
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The Euroclusters
initiatives are offering a range of opportunities in the coming months. Explore what they can give to you or your company in terms of support for internationalisation, training or even coaching/mentoring services. If you’d like to engage, learn and network within a community of other Euroclusters, then join the LinkedIn community discussion group!
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With Ukraine’s integration into the Single Market a key EU priority, supporting collaboration and partnerships between EU and Ukrainian businesses is vital. Establishing deep business relationships is essential to promote regional economic growth and development, bringing together people, companies and cluster organisations.
Learn more about the ECCP’s current actions to support Ukraine and how you can get involved.
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© 2024 — European Union. All rights reserved.
© European Union, 2024. The information and views set out in this email are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of EISMEA or of the Commission. Neither EISMEA, nor the Commission can guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this document. Neither EISMEA, nor the Commission or any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. The ECCP is the European Commission platform for cluster collaboration, operated by a dedicated consortium of IMP³ROVE, Prognos AG, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH, European Clusters Alliance, InPULSE Partners SRL, AgriFood Lithuania, EURADA, LOW and iO Belgium. This email was developed by this consortium.
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