gi-Cluster
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European Programmes | Project Name | Link | Name & Description (Regional/National) | Link (Regional/National) |
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H2020 CIP/COSME | INCLUSILVER
SPACE2ID
SPACE2IDGO | https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/space-clusters-international-industrial-diversification | Participation in the Action “Creation of Innovation Clusters-A Greek product, a single market: The planet-pilot operation phase” of the «Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship» and Regions in transition National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2007-2013. The project objective was to support gi-Cluster to expand and make effective use of and promote Hellenic innovation at both national and international level. In specific, project's activity focused on the following strategic axes for gi-Cluster: Cluster Expansion; Innovation & Technology; Education & Training; Commercial Cooperation; Policy Action; Research & Development. |
1. Development & management of the first Gaming and Creative Technologies & Applications co-location hub in Greece, hosting cluster members, offering incubation, business development services and support for growth and networking of cluster members.
2. Nurturing of favorable conditions for the promotion and establishment of collaboration links among cluster members towards joint product development. Several new commercial products have been developed with contribution from 3 or more cluster members that have shared IPR and shared revenue/profits.
3. Cluster internationalisation activities during 2015 such as support to cluster SMEs to participate at leading global sector events in EU (e.g. Game Connection in Paris) and US (e.g. E3 expo in Los Angeles), have generated tangible results, with new customers, new business opportunities and revenue, and new project partnerships for several cluster members.
gi-Cluster is the first gold-labeled Creative & Digital Industries cluster in Southeast Europe. It brings together unparalleled cultural content with state-of-the-art digital technologies. Through B2B and C2C partnerships with other clusters in Europe, we aspire to:
1. Join forces in shaping European policies & measures for the support and further growth of the creative industries dynamic (namely funding schemes, cross-collaboration platforms etc.).
2. Share experiences and best practices among fellow European professionals in the creative and digital industries sector.
3. Support cross-cluster and incubator collaboration via common events, joint competitions and further opportunities to connect.
4. Identify and offer opportunities for collaboration for joint European projects efforts.