EU: Clusters go International
EU funds collaboration between European and international clusters under the "Cluster Go International". The main objective of this action is to intensify cluster and business network collaboration across borders and also across sectorial boundaries and to support the establishment of European Strategic Cluster Partnerships to lead international cluster cooperation in fields of strategic interest towards third countries beyond Europe. See more here.
UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
Clusters have become key to UNIDO. Clusters and business networks have become keywords in the policy debate in industrialized and developing countries. They are regarded as tools to promote poverty reduction and the development of competitive industries. However, several bottlenecks may hamper their performance. See more about how UNIDO are working with cluster development here.
EU-Japan Collaboration
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is running a helpdesk service for the benefit of European and Japanese clusters, to help them identify potential cooperation partners in the reciprocal regions. See more here.
The Next Society - inter-cluster collaboration between MED Clusters & EU
The Next Society encourage inter-cluster collaboration between Algerian, Egyptian, Jordanian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Palestinian, Tunisian and European clusters through mentoring, benchmarking, need diagnosis, international development missions and matchmaking at #Techdays. Read more here.
ENRICH - Innovation Centres and hubs in Brazil, China & USA
ENRICH is a global network of centres and hubs that promotes the internationalisation of European science, technology and innovation. Promoted by the European Commission through Horizon 2020, the ENRICH network currently offers services to connect European research, technology, business and cluster organisations with three global frontrunner innovation markets: Brazil, China and the US. Read more here
Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action in the Americas
This is a programme funded by the European Union that aims to promote EU clean technologies in four targeted Latin American markets: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. EU participants will have access to tailored, sector-specific information in these four markets. Furthermore, they will be given the opportunity to participate in matchmaking events and connect with pre-selected business counterparts. Read more here.
Enterprise Europe Network - Cluster Support at Your Doorstep
The Enterprise Europe Network helps clusters innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. The Network is active in more than 60 countries worldwide. It brings together 3,000 experts from more than 600 member organisations – all renowned for their excellence in business support. Find your local office here.
TCI Network - where the experts in clusters interact
TCI Network is the leading global network of people and organizations working in clusters and innovation ecosystems around the world. We create global connections, inspire clusters and improve policy learning. Founded in1998, TCI Network is a non-profit, non-governmental organization open to members from all continents. See more here.
Opportunities coming up for Nordic clusters and stakeholders
Nordic Innovation, an organisation under the Nordic Council of Ministers, aims to make the Nordics a pioneering region for sustainable growth and works to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in Nordic business. Nordic Innovation will in the period 2021-24 drive forward eight new initiatives aimed to help the economy recover in a greener direction in the wake of COVID-19 and to support the vision of making the Nordic region the most integrated and sustainable region in the world by 2030. We have a long history of working with Nordic clusters and encourage you to follow us closely and to grasp the opportunities that will follow. Read more here.
Something missing?
If something is missing on the list please do not hesitate to contact us. Send a mail to Kaspar Nielsen from Cluster Excellence Denmark on kan@clusterexcellencedenmark.dk
