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In Europe
In Europe, the development of future-oriented, competitive regions is promoted under various national cluster programmes and through numerous innovation- and cluster-related activities.
Platforms promoting the founding of a Europe-wide network of cluster participants through innovation and cluster policy measures are:
- EU Cluster Portal
- European Cluster Collaboration Platform
- European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI)
- European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
European countries are running may programmes to foster the development of high-performance clusters and support of regional cooperation. In doing so, they focus on various aspects, such as the installation of structures, the funding of research and development projects, and financial support for regional development, to attract investments, and for internationalisation activities.
The EU programmes for regional cooperation are:
Read more information about the EU programmes already established
European Cluster Collaboration Platform
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is an action of the Cluster Internationalisation Programme for SMEs funded under COSME launched by DG GROW of the European Commission in 2016. The ECCP provides networking and information support for clusters and their members aiming to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through trans-national and international cooperation. The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation organises yearly matchmaking missions to Japan for EU Clusters and their SMEs members, notably thematic missions in the sectors of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and ICT.
