Description

We are kindly inviting you to join the International Cluster Workshop which will take place on 3rd of December in Dubrovnik (Croatia)!

 EVENT PROFILE DATA

Event type Thematic international workshop on the role of clusters in the reindustrialization and regional development

Moderator 

Dr. Gerd Meier zu Köcker, International Cluster Expert

Target sectors All   Target participants Clusters, regional development, national and regional authorities, R&D and higher education   Objectives 1. To highlight the benefits of an integrated approach to cluster policies and smart specialization  2. To introduce the revised European Cluster Excellence Scheme  3. To discuss the opportunities and challenges for cluster policies in this context 4. Exchange of experience and networking

BACKGROUND Smart specialization strategies are key elements of a new, more result-oriented Cohesion Policy focusing on growth through innovation, which is now being implemented. It helps regions at different stages of development to focus on their strengths, to position themselves in global value chains and to team up to build strategic partnerships across Europe with other regions that have complementary strength in similar priority areas.   Clusters and cluster policies can facilitate this process and help to maximize the impact of the EUR 121 billion of European Structural and Investment Funds allocated to investment in research and innovation guided by smart specialization strategies. The implementation of these strategies promises to trigger industrial modernization processes and create more productive, diversified and resilient economies. It should, in particular, contribute to providing small and medium-sized enterprises – the backbone of the EU economy – with better support and investment opportunities.  Registration link for the Workshop Clusters and Regional Development...  FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE... The workshop is organized as a side event of the Adriatic Wood Days, an international conference on forest-based industries, bioeconomy, and related policies and EU funding. Don't miss the additional opportunity to learn about the projects and good practices related to the role of biomass in the regional development, as well how can forest-based industries support the development of the economy in your region!  More information on AWD 2019...   We are looking forward to welcoming you to the beautiful City of Dubrovnik!   Organizers:CROATIAN WOOD CLUSTER Kršnjavoga 1 (Westin/II), HR - 10000 Zagreb, Croatia T: +385 1 6329 111 - F: +385 1 6329 113 - GSM: +385 91 539 7683 E: projekti [at] drvniklaster.hr Co-organizers:Priority Area 8 "Competitiveness of enterprises" (Danube Strategy)