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EU and Singapore sign cluster cooperation agreement

The European Union (EU) and Singapore today formally signed an administrative agreement on cluster cooperation. The signing ceremony was the highlight of an online event celebrating the first anniversay of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFA)- with EU Ambassador Barbara Plinkert; Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore; and Png Cheong Boon, chief...Read more
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European guarantee for Invest-NL to expand financing options to innovative SMEs

Dutch National promotional institution Invest-NL has signed a new guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund to cover a lending portfolio to innovative Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The new guarantee enables Invest-NL to further enlarge its financing activities for innovative SMEs, a market segment that has been hard hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Invest-NL...Read more
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Champagne or Sparkling Wine? Geographical indications in China

Champagne, Bordeaux, Parma Ham, Parmesan - each of these products is associated with a certain region and are renowned and trusted for their nature, quality, and authenticity. As a consumer, you are probably more familiar with Scotch, Cognac, and Bavarian beer than unnamed brands claiming to use the same ingredients. A geographical indication (GI) is a labelling that identifies a product as originating in...Read more
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ECCP Discussion Paper on supply chains

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) has published a Discussion Paper examining the role that clusters have in building resilient supply chains in response to the disruption created by COVID-19. This paper aims to generate discussion around the nature of the challenges facing companies during the current crisis and its aftermath, the actions and decisions companies can take to cope with these...Read more
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Your input matters - tell us what you want from our webinars!

At the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), we want to help clusters in developing new skills and building capacity . Over the course of this year, we organised four capacity-building webinars with inspiring speakers and on the burning issues for the cluster community, such as cluster responses to the COVID-19 crisis and digitalisation. Next year, we want to continue to offer an even more tailor...Read more
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European Commission adopts Action Plan on Intellectual Property

The European Commission has published a new Action Plan on Intellectual Property to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions and creations. Intellectual property (IP) is a key driver for economic growth as it helps companies to valorise their intangible assets. The Action Plan aims to enable the European creative and innovative industry to remain...Read more
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  • Cluster Mentoring Reloaded programme

Mentors wanted to support cluster managers in MENA countries

Following the success of THE NEXT SOCIETY's original mentoring programme for clusters, it has been decided to replicate it - with added value. The Cluster Mentoring Reloaded programme will offer 15 cluster managers from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia the opportunity to benefit from a special one-to-one cluster mentoring programme. THE NEXT SOCIETY is looking for cluster...Read more
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  • European Union Industry Days 2021

Deadline for EU Industry Week event proposals extended

The applcation deadline has been extended for organisations wishing to organise an EU Industry Week event next year. The new deadline to submit proposals is 13 December , for events which should take place between January and March 2021. Organising an event gives an opportunity for organisations to boost their visibility while also contributing to the discussions on European Union industrial policy sparked...Read more
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14 new superclusters launched in Denmark

Denmark will launch 14 new superclusters on 1 January 2021 to support and develop the innovative power of the nation's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The new clusters will provide a link between companies and knowledge institutions in fields where Denmark has particular expertise, such as the environment, energy, the maritime sector and life sciences. They will promote innovation and knowledge...Read more
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  • European Union Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy

European Commission unveils offshore renewable energy strategy

The European Commission has unveiled the European Union (EU) Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy as it steps up efforts to make the Union climate neutral by 2050. The Strategy proposes to increase Europe's offshore wind capacity from its current level of 12 GW to at least 60 GW by 2030 and to 300 GW by 2050. The Commission aims to complement this with 40 GW of ocean energy and other emerging technologies...Read more
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