Description
Clusters are essential elements in the economic and social development of any country. Thanks to cluster policies, activities of industrial clusters can be structurally supported in areas such as innovation, technological development, entrepreneurship, and skills. Just as there is substantial activity and support for clusters within the EU, there is also significant commitment and potential in non-EU countries. Learning from non-EU cluster policy approaches can help and inspire the cluster development in Europe and gives new insights into possible lines of cluster support. The European Cluster Collaboration Platform offers several reports on non-EU Cluster Policies, including the “Summary report on cluster policies and programmes across Europe and priority third countries” and the “Country Factsheets”. By leveraging international collaboration and learning from each other, stronger and more resilient economies can be built.
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk “Global Perspectives on Cluster Policies: Insights from Non-EU Countries” on 26 June, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to give an overview of global tendencies, present examples of cluster policies from non-EU countries, and discuss learning opportunities to enrich our European clusters policies.
Speakers will include:
- Ásta KristÍn Sigurjónsdóttir, Secretary TCI Network and CEO of Iceland Tourism Cluster
- Herberto Rodríguez, President at IESDE School of Management, UPAEP (Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla), Mexico
- Jan-Philipp Kramer, Head of EU-Services, Prognos, and ECCP team member
- Madhvendra Singh, CEO Gujarat Maritime Cluster, India
- Tor-Arne Bellika, Senior Cluster Advisor, Innovation Performance, Norway
This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects, and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and to discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting.
Prior registration to this event is compulsory before 25 June 2024, 23:59 CET. This EU Clusters Talk is open to participants from the European Union and SMP/COSME countries. Approval for attending the session will be given individually.
Summary
Please find here the slides for this EU Clusters Talk.
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