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The European Cluster Conference 2020 - Save the Date!

The European Cluster Conference 2020 is a unique chance to discuss and share about current and future priorities for cluster policies and developments to support sustainable industry development, interregional cooperation and to build connections between Europe’s value chains, clusters and ecosystems. The 7th edition of the European Cluster Conference will bring together – on 10 and 11 November 2020 –...Read more
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  • Intra-European Cluster Matchmaking Event In the context of the European Cluster Conference

SAVE THE DATE! Intra-European Cluster Matchmaking Event - In the context of the European Cluster Conference

Within the context of the 7th edition of the European Cluster Conference 2020, the EU-funded European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) will organise an Intra-European Cluster Matchmaking Event. The Matchmaking Event will be a unique opportunity for Clusters from the EU (and non-EU COSME) countries to explore common areas of interest for cooperation on behalf of their member organisations. The Cluster...Read more
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‘SMEs Go International’ call for concept notes - deadline extended

The deadline of the ‘SMEs Go International’ Technical Assistance Facility call for concept notes for SMEs internationalisation projects has been extended from 24 July to 7 August . This is a unique support service provided by the European Commission for eligible projects related to the ‘European Strategic Cluster Partnership for Going International’ (ESCP4i). Under this Technical Assistance Facility, 25...Read more
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Coronavirus: European Commission launches call for innovative response and recovery partnerships between EU regions

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest for thematic partnerships to pilot interregional innovation projects that support the response and recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the call is to help regions catch the opportunities emerging from the crisis, develop resilience and build on green and digital transformation for the recovery of the most affected...Read more
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Consultation launched on EU energy efficiency directives

One of the aims of the European Green Deal is to increase the European Union's (EU) climate ambition so that greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by at least 50% and towards 55% in a responsible way by 2030. As the first steps in this process a series of climate, energy and environmental legislation has been identified that needs to be reviewed and, if necessary, revised in order to achieve this...Read more
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Insights from a whistle-stop tour of German clusters

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s ‘go-cluster’ programme brings together more than 80 of the country's outstanding and efficient innovation clusters. There are many factors that help make an innovation cluster strong and competitive, but a key element for its success is professional cluster management. But what exactly happens behind the scenes of a cluster initiative? How does...Read more
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Have your say on future inter-regional innovation investment across Europe

Cluster organisations and SMEs are among those being urged to take part in a public consultation on future inter-regional investment in innovation across the European Union (EU). Between 2021-2027 the EU will seek to reinforce interregional cooperation for innovation, as outlined in the European Commission (EC) communication 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe’s regions'. In this context, the Commission...Read more
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European Union-Vietnam trade agreement enters into force

Doing business in Vietnam is now easier for European companies after the EU-Vietnam trade agreement entered into force on August 1. Businesses based in European Union (EU) countries will now be able to invest and pitch for government contracts with equal chances to their local competitors in the South East Asian state. The new deal is the most comprehensive trade agreement the EU has ever concluded with a...Read more
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ELIIT Project announces first 15 selected partnerships

The European light industries innovation and technology (ELIIT) Project has announced its first partnerships between textile, clothing, leather and footwear sectors (TLCF) and technology owners/providers. The 15 successful partnerships, coverting Austria, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Spain, were selected from the 93 proposals submitted to the first ELIIT call for...Read more
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GALATEA project to support innovative SMEs in the European blue economy

The GALATEA (Grow and AcceLerate your smArtprojecTs in nEw value chAins of the European blue economy) project has launched with the aim of developing new cross-sector and cross-border value chains to support innovative SMEs in the development of key blue gowth industries in Europe. Funded by the European Union under its INNOSUP-1 programme, GALATEA will continue the work of the successful NEPTUNE project,...Read more
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