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Cluster Centre Webinar report: The role, inter-relationships and principles of clusters

Cluster Centre , the national umbrella support organisation for the development of Irish based Industry Clusters, has just published an interesting report on a webinar held on 21st August . The webinar revolved around the role, inter-relationships and principles of clusters and was hosted by Dr. Nicola Watts . In this webinar she explored the role and diversity of Innovation actors in the Innovation...Read more
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Intellectual property protection in the food and beverage industry in China

In 2011 China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest consumer market for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Chinese demand for imported F&B products, fueled by food safety concerns involving domestically produced products such as the 2008 tainted milk scandal, has continued to rise, with around 60% of Chinese consumers preferring foreign brands. This increased demand serves as a boon...Read more
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Building a successful cluster – an Irish perspective

A scientific business cluster from the Republic of Ireland has shared its insights into the development of a successful cluster in a new publication. The manual 'The Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster' has been produced by Geoscience Ireland (GI), based on the experiences of managers and partners in the formation of their own cluster, and was recently launched with the endorsement...Read more
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  • Aug 21, 2020
  • Lee Gibson

EIF and Raiffeisen Bank sign €12m guarantee agreement to support SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Raiffeisen Bank have signed a guarantee agreement allowing the bank to increase its lending capacity to offer €12 million of new financing with better terms and conditions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EIF guarantee is provided to Raiffeisen bank under the COSME Loan Guarantee Facility, as part of its COVID-19 economic...Read more
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Expert advice on doing business in China

The European Network of Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs (ENRICH) in China is holding an Autumn series of online workshops offering advice on doing business in the Far East nation. Three workshops are aimed at SMEs among others and will provide relevant knowledge and practical tips from the ENRICH in China experts. In addition to the webinars that the network regularly offers, these dedicated...Read more
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Advanced Technologies for Industry (ATI) website launched

The new website for the European Commission's Advanced Technologies for Industry (ATI) project is now live. The ATI initiative aims to analyse and systematically monitor the uptake of advanced technologies by industry across the European Union. It will provide policymakers, industry representatives and academia with: Statistical data on the creation and use of advanced technologies (including information...Read more
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How clusters are driving innovation within Australia’s food and agribusiness industry

The key role of clusters in driving innovation in the Australian agrifood industry has been highlighted by Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL). The fifth annual edition of FIAL's book Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations features more than 45 industry innovations which all have one thing in common – the businesses behind them all belong to clusters. With approximately 180,000...Read more
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Join the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance has been established by the European Commission to support the development of a clean and globally competitive hydrogen industry in Europe. Clean hydrogen technologies have the potential to achieve deep decarbonisation of some of Europe’s highest emitting industries, and play a key role in helping the continent to transition to a carbon neutral economy by 5050, in line...Read more
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European Capital of Innovation 2020 finalists revealed

Twelve cities from nine countries have reached the final stage of the contest to become the European Capital of Innovation 2020 . Funded by Horizon 2020, the European Union’s (EU) research and innovation programme, the prize recognises the European cities that develop vibrant innovation ecosystems to address public challenges and improve the lives of the people. The finalists of this year’s competition are...Read more
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The European Cluster Conference 2020 - Save the Date!

The European Cluster Conference 2020 is a unique chance to discuss and share about current and future priorities for cluster policies and developments to support sustainable industry development, interregional cooperation and to build connections between Europe’s value chains, clusters and ecosystems. The 7th edition of the European Cluster Conference will bring together – on 10 and 11 November 2020 –...Read more
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