Brno, 17 March 2025 – The Czech Furniture Cluster, cooperative, has achieved a major international recognition and has been awarded the Gold Label of Cluster Excellence “Cluster Management Excellence Label GOLD – Proven for Cluster Excellence”.

The Clusters Meet Regions event in Rzeszów, Poland, will take place on 3-4 June 2025, hosted by the Local Government of the Podkarpackie Region in collaboration with the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) on behalf of the European Commission. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), on behalf of the European Commission, in collaboration with Smart Transylvania, the Romanian Cluster Association and the Romanian Regional Development Agency Northwest, is proud to organise the Clusters Meet Regions event with Matchmaking event in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on 1 and 2 July 2025.

IPOLT CZ, s.r.o. has been a member of the WASTen cluster since its inception, focusing on engineering and project development in the field of waste processing.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "From Policy to Practice: The Clean Industrial Deal in Action" on 12 March, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to give an overview of the measures outlines in the Deal, speak about its importance to support competitiveness, and discuss cluster actions for its implementation.

Autoklastr, in collaboration with its partners, organized a study visit and excursion for Czech and Polish high school students, significantly enhancing their interest in technology and international cooperation.

An invitation for the following Clusters meet Regions that will occur on the 9th and 10th April 2025 in Heilbronn, Germany. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "Europe’s Technological Future: Driving Innovation for Economic Security" on 26 February, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to explore how clusters support the technological advancements in Europe, discuss needed support mechanisms for companies, and give an outlook to future development in the critical technology areas.

Klastr MECHATRONIKA has joined a cross-border project to provide companies with new, more efficient surface treatment options for 3D-printed parts. The project outcomes are continuously shared with industry professionals through workshops and seminars, including regular online meetings of NCA members. Notably, the member institution COMTES FHT will expand its expertise thanks to this project. It will become one of the few Czech research organizations capable of characterizing materials using a confocal microscope.

During the last EU Cluster Talks, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform presented the Technology Centre Mapping tool, which currently records 395 EU technology centres.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organises the EU Clusters Talk "Sustainability requirements and reporting: Cluster support for SMEs" on 19 February, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to explore how clusters and other business support organisations can assist SMEs in meeting sustainability requirements, sharing best practices, and showcasing collaborative initiatives that foster a more sustainable and resilient business ecosystem.

We cordially invite you to the annual meeting of cluster organisations, which this year will take place in cooperation with the MECHATRONIKA Cluster in the modern and inspiring environment of the TechTower in Pilsen. You can look forward to a day full of sharing experiences, networking, and new ideas.

CLUTEX – Cluster Technical Textiles has joined forces with leading companies and research institutions as part of the OPPIK Collective Research project. The aim of the project was to address the shortage of textile and clothing products designed for patients with rare skin diseases and other health conditions, such as allergies, diabetes, and rheumatic disorders.

The robotisation of intralogistics increases warehouse efficiency, reduces costs, and minimises errors. Discover the advantages of AGVs, AMRs, and other automated systems for optimising processes.

The Czech Footwear and Leather Association (ČOKA), in collaboration with the Zlín Region, the Secondary Polytechnic School – Center for Vocational Training Zlín (SPŠP – COP Zlín), and the Plastics Cluster, has initiated the creation of a new high school program, "Technical Lyceum – Footwear and Plastics Manufacturing Specialization." The goal is to ensure a qualified workforce and attract the younger generation to study this promising field.

The European Cluster Collaboration organised the next EU Cluster Talk: From Lab to Market: The role of collaboration between technology centres and clusters, on 12 February 2025, 8:30-9:45 CET.