From 11 to 13 October 2023, the Silicon Alps Business Mission brought together a diverse group of professionals from various fields, including microelectronics, sensor technology, cybersecurity, and power electronics. The goal was to encourage collaboration and drive innovation in electronic-based systems. Over three dynamic days, participants from Germany, France, Finland, and other regions shared knowledge, explored potential partnerships, and engaged in cutting-edge research and development. EXCITE supported their travel and helped to organize the ClusterXchanges.

The mission included visits to leading companies and research facilities like Lam Research GmbH, Silicon Austria Labs GmbH, NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH & Co KG, and SVI Austria GmbH as well as the participation in EBSCON 2023 – a prominent regional event on electronic based systems. These visits sparked discussions on new technologies, the transition to digital and green technologies, and the importance of cooperation across different industries to address future challenges.

This initiative not only highlighted the thriving technological environment of the Silicon Alps Region but also emphasized the significance of cross-border collaboration in advancing Europe's global ambitions in the digital and technological landscape. The business mission serves as a testament to the region's commitment to innovation, a sustainable future, and maintaining competitiveness in the ever-evolving tech industry.

The business mission to Silicon Alps facilitated an enriching exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovation, strengthening the ties between European SMEs and cluster organizations.

Thank you to Silicon Alps for the organisation and hospitality!

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About EXCITE

EXCITE aims to strengthen cluster management and facilitate exchange and strategic partnership between cluster staff and cluster members by using the ClusterXchange system. ClusterXchange is a new pilot project to promote short-term exchanges to better connect industrial ecosystems in Europe. The project will focus on skills, processes and services related to digital transformation - both in terms of the cluster organisation itself and its members, to be able to support them in successfully accessing global markets.

Your advantage as company, cluster or scale-up organisation: As a participant in the organised business delegations, you will not only get to know innovative regions, take part in renowned events and individual B2B meetings free of charge, but also receive financial support to offset your travel costs.

Project Duration: 01.02.2022 – 31.01.2024

Project partners:

• Silicon Saxony (Project Coordinator)
• Cluster for Digital Transformation and Innovations
• Business Hive Vilnius Cluster
• GAIA.-Association of Knowledge and Applied Technologies industries in the Basque Country
• Mazovia Cluster ICT
• Pôle SCS