European Lightweight Clusters Alliance
ELCA
Overview
Type of Network
Legal form of the cluster network
Date of establishment
Languages spoken
Participation in EU funded projects
Support training services for cluster managers/policy makers
Support services for upskilling and reskilling of companies' workforce
Upskilling and reskilling expertise
Resource efficiency support services
Resource efficiency expertise
Digitalization expertise
Social economy expertise
About us
ELCA (European Lightweight Cluster Alliance) is a collaborative initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of lightweight materials in strategic industries. Mobility is the primary focus of the alliance, but applications in other lightweighting-related sectors are also targeted; including energy, health care, defence and construction. The alliance is creating a unique inclusive business framework for exploring lightweight-driven market opportunities. The main players from established industries and research institutions can collaborate and facilitate activities to put lightweight technologies into practice.
Services offered
1. Research & Development
ELCA brings together top class lightweight researchers and facilities in which multiple and varied R&D projects are developed and further implemented at large scale, addressing the challenges and needs of industry.
2. Technology transfer
ELCA aims to enhance the coordination between technology users and developers in order to create new business opportunities in the field of lightweight materials.
3. Innovation
The ELCA members focus their innovation efforts on constantly developing new products and technologies by strengthening their mutual cooperation through synergistic collaborations.
Sectorial and industrial focus
Sectoral industries
Cross-sectoral industries
Industrial Alliances and Ecosystems
Technology fields
S3 EU priority areas
Areas of specialisation not covered above
Lightweight materials
Members
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| Polymeris |
France
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| Advanced Materials Cluster |
Spain
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| European Lightweight Clusters Alliance |
Belgium
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Participation in other Networks / associations
| Profile name | Location | Network type | |
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| European Lightweight Clusters Alliance |
Belgium
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