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ECCP webinar: Learn how to effectively communicate about your cluster

Effective communication is an important activity for any cluster organisation, keeping members informed and involved in cluster activities and highlighting the impact of clusters to key stakeholders and the public. Clusters need to communicate with multiple target groups, including companies, universities, policy makers, and funders, among others, using a wide variety of channels, such as newsletters,...Read more
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European Commission launches website to support safe resumption of travel and tourism in the EU

The European Commission has launched ‘ Re-open EU ' , a web platform to support a safe resumption of travel and tourism across Europe as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. It will provide real-time information on borders and available means of transport and tourism services in Member States as well as practical information provided by Member States on travel restrictions, public health and safety measures...Read more
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ECCP survey identifies key needs for SMEs to meet COVID-19 challenges

Three key areas where European SMEs need help to counter the impact of the COVID-19 crisis have been identified by a European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) survey. Conducted in conjunction with the platform’s soon-to-be-launched SMEs Go International Technical Assistance Facility, the study revealed that, while the majority of companies surveyed (86 percent) experienced some degree of impact, 24...Read more
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Italian and Tunisian maritime clusters boost collaboration via strategic agreement

A strategic agreement between Italian and Tunisian maritime clusters represents the official gateway to boost the blue economy in the Mediterranean. Maritime clusters are pivotal in implementing the collective Blue Growth agenda in the Western Mediterranean. In this context, the Italian co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative has favoured cluster cooperation in the maritime sectors and will enhance it...Read more
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Protecting your IP while Transferring Technology to China

While in the past, European companies came to China to take advantage of low-cost manufacturing for export, more recently, they have come to enter the Chinese domestic market, establish R&D, engage in cooperative development, take advantage of a skilled work force, establish suppliers, and develop long-term partnerships. In order to achieve this, they are often willing to ‘transfer’ their key...Read more
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Scandinavian joint venture to recycle electric vehicle batteries

Swedish battery maker Northvolt and Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium supplier, have joined forces in a new venture to recyclie the batteries from electric vehicles. Hydro Volt aims to leverage the advanced Norwegian market for electric vehicles to secure a sustainable feed of battery materials, harnessing recycling synergies between the battery and aluminum industries. A recycling facility will be...Read more
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Government Procurement opportunities for EU Companies in Canada

The Canada- European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA)” makes it possible for EU-based companies to participate in government procurement processes in Canada, not only to the general procurement for federal departments and ministries, but also, to those of the provinces and territories. Companies interested in contracting with the government of Canada through CETA need to understand...Read more
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The Lithuanian Cluster Network making national clusters visible in Europe

The aspiration to unite all clusters into a national organization in order to represent its members in Lithuania and abroad was achieved after signing the Agreement on the establishment of the Lithuanian Cluster Network . The network will be chaired by Giedrius Bagušinskas. Irmina Valytė was appointed the Managing Director of the network. The way to the foundation of the Lithuanian Cluster Network was...Read more
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To the attention of clusters operating in the pharma/biotech/health sectors: the Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe

The coronovirus crisis has shown the importance of timely access to medicines. The EU Pharmaceutical strategy is in the works with aims to: - Draw lessons from the pandemic - Ensure supply of safe&affordable medicines - Support innovation in the industry and more.. You can have your say on the roadmap here . Please find more information and related documents in the article published on European...Read more
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European Alliance Against Coronavirus: joining competences for a quick recovery

To find solutions for the COVID-19 crisis, the European Clusters Alliance initiated the creation of a high level expert group which consists of clusters, universities, companies, and social economy stakeholders and counts with close links to the European Commission : the European Alliance Against Coronavirus (EAAC). This group of volunteers took up their work in the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak...Read more
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