In our publication you can get to know the members of the National Cluster Association and learn about their achievements.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, in partnership with the North-East Regional Development Agency Romania and the Romanian Cluster Association - CLUSTERO jointly organized the Clusters Meet Regions conference and matchmaking event on 21-23 November 2023 in Iasi, Romania.

The European Commission called into life industrial alliances as a tool to facilitate stronger cooperation and achieve key EU policy objectives through joint action. 

With increasing digitalisation, the threat of cyber-attacks is rising not only for the administration and critical infrastructures but also for small and medium-sized companies.

In the summer, EU Rural Tourism launched a call for SMEs in rural tourism. The call has now closed, and the results of the successful applications have been published.

What is the role of clusters in the green and digital transition of Europe’s regions? And how do they collaborate with regional governments to strengthen the regional economy and build resilience? These are key questions for our EU Clusters Talk at the European Week of Regions and Cities. The Talk took place in Brussels on 12 October 2023, 11:30 – 13:00 CET.

The EU Industry Days are Europe’s flagship annual event focusing on key industrial policy discussions, connecting industrial frontrunners, and boosting the knowledge base of European industry. 

Twin transition through innovation - the role of clusters in the development towards a climate-neutral and digital industrial region. 

The concept “Industry 5.0” provides a vision of an industry that aims beyond efficiency and productivity as the sole goals and reinforces the role and contribution of industry to society. It was coined by the European Commission in 2021 and places the well-being of the worker at the centre of the production process.

There are several European funding programmes that are directly managed by the European Commission.

An Invitation for the EU Cluster Talks that will take place online on the 20 September 2023 at 8.30. 

The Commission manages EU funding, jointly with the Member States, or through implementing partners. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform invites you to another workshop; Clusters meet Regions. This time we will discover Lyon, France. Book the date 8.-9.3.2023.

Start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are innovation leaders in many markets. They develop new products and services which strengthen the competitiveness of European enterprises and create jobs. 

European Cluster Collaboration Platform launched a new season of the EU Cluster Talks after the summer break. The first webinar started on 06 September 2023. 

Registration for the Clusters meet Regions and Matchmaking Event is open!