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VLADEASA FURNITURE SRL We are pleased to announce that VLADEASA FURNITURE SRL , a Romanian furniture SME has been awarded under the SILEO Open Call for Talent Placement Projects! Vladeasa Furniture is a leading furniture manufacturer based in Huedin, Romania, nestled in the Apuseni National Park. Established in 1950 as the Vladeasa Carpentry Workshop, the company has evolved into a modern and sustainable production facility. With a 23,000-square-meter facility and a skilled team of 50 employees, Vladeasa Furniture specializes in high-quality, eco-friendly furniture for homes, offices, HoReCa…

Bucharest, October 2024 — The PENELOPE Project partners recently met for the third project meeting in Bucharest. Hosted by INCDTP (The Romanian National Research & Development Institute for Textile and Leather), member of the Romanian Textile Concept Cluster, the two-day event (October 10-11, 2024) enabled a review of the progress and planning the next steps in achieving the project goals. Over the last two years, our work has been focused on promoting gender mainstreaming strategies in SMEs by developing innovative practices tailored to industry clusters. Through all our activities we aim to…

The ECCP organised its third EU-Singapore Matchmaking Event from 22 to 24 October 2024, gathering 39 participants from Europe and Singapore. Fifteen European clusters and two SMEs travelled to Singapore to connect with local counterparts in this global innovation hub. As a gateway to Southeast Asia, Singapore provided an ideal setting to foster partnerships, promote industry collaboration, and advance a shared vision of sustainable growth. The delegation, focusing on sectors such as Clean Energy, Green Tech, eMobility, Sustainability in Digital Technology, and Energy Transition Financing…

Eseca - European Sustainable Energy Cluster Partnership for Africa - consortium held the final session of the project in Milan in October 2024 during ENLIT Europe conference: there was no better place to talk about 3 years of cooperation & energy transition! This workshop started with a presentation of Res4Africa activities and how European companies can get involve in their programs. Then 3 companies from Spain, Italy and France shared their experience of taking part in ESECA business missions and how they used these opportunities to develop business cooperations in Africa. Then all the…

In an exciting online session held last Monday, Clúster Digital de Catalunya, through its EPICENTRE project, explored the wealth of opportunities awaiting European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Colombia. This webinar, supported by Invest Bogotá, Connect Bogotá, and other key stakeholders, underscored the significant potential in Colombia’s digital and tech market—a landscape thriving with innovation, government support, and strategic connections. Here, we dive into the session’s main highlights and uncover how Colombia’s business landscape is becoming a magnet for international…

The recent webinar hosted by the Cluster Tecnologico Campania Bioscience, as part of the Epicentre Project, shed light on the incredible business opportunities available for European companies in Central Florida, particularly in the life sciences and high-tech sectors. This session, focused on how European companies can access and thrive in the U.S. market, offered valuable insights from experts affiliated with the Florida High Tech Corridor and other regional innovation hubs. Central Florida: A Prime Location for Innovation Known primarily for its tourism and hospitality industry, Central…

SILEO 2nd Call for Advanced Technology Uptake Projects SILEO is excited to announce that, under its 2nd Call for Advanced Technology Uptake Projects, 65 applications submitted by innovative SMEs from across Europe. These companies are eager to adopt cutting-edge technologies and explore sustainable, circular business practices that will contribute to a greener, more innovative future in the furniture and lighting industries. Geographic representation of Applicants Applications arrived from a diverse set of countries, reflecting the broad interest and readiness within Europe to embrace digital…

During the AMULET’s final event and the ELCA network General Assembly, Bax organised a workshop from the GIANCE project! The workshop was held on October 17, 2024, in Krakow, Poland, during the KOMPOZYT-EXPO trade fair. 💬Graphene, known for its exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and lightweight properties, is revolutionizing various industries. This workshop delved into its applications in creating lighter and more durable products already close to reaching the market. Discussions covered: - Advances in graphene-based materials production and integration into commercial products -…

The Catalan Energy Cluster Manager, Francesc Ribera, traveled to China as part of the Catalan delegation participating in the Strategic Cluster Week, organized by ACCIÓ. Throughout the week, twenty Catalan clusters had the opportunity to closely explore the Chinese innovation ecosystem, visiting leading technology companies in sectors such as decarbonization, renewable energy, and energy efficiency—key areas for the transition towards a more sustainable economy. A highlight of the Catalan delegation’s visit was to OPPO's headquarters in Shenzhen, where the company's main lines of innovation…

The Clusters Meet Regions event, held on 10-11 October 2024 in Chișinău, Moldova, brought together over 200 participants to foster international collaboration and strengthen interregional value chains. Organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) on behalf of the European Commission, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Moldova and the Romanian Cluster Association (CLUSTERO), the event focused on how clusters can drive regional development and cooperation, particularly in the Danube and Black Sea regions. A standout feature was the matchmaking session…