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IMP³ROVE, European Clusters Alliance (ECA), InPulse Partners SRL, AgriFood Lithuania, Eurada, Intracto, LOW, VDI/VDE
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), an initiative of the European Union, aims to strengthen the European economy through cooperation. It helps cluster organisations in Europe and beyond to network, communicate, and collaborate to meet the challenges of green and digital transition in a cohesive way.
The ECCP and its support services are intended to help increase the performance and competitiveness of the clusters. An essential objective of the ECCP is to facilitate cluster access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to support them in their internationalisation activities and positioning in global value chains.
The consortium led by IMP³ROVE is involved in a wide range of tasks, ranging from profiling cluster organisations and their ecosystems across Europe, to supporting cooperative efforts, and organising and hosting events.
Prognos is responsible for work package, „Data & Policy“. This includes the mapping and analysis of cluster organisations in the EU and beyond. The ECCP will also build synergies with other initiatives such as the Enterprise Europe Network and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. The project team is also reviewing the existing functionalities of the ECCP and the European Resource Efficiency Platform and developing useful extensions for both platforms.
In addition, the project team continuously prepares input papers for the regular Cluster events and C2LAB (Cluster Collaboration Lab) workshops. The papers each provide a detailed overview of the situation in the region. Aspects such as state framework conditions and investment opportunities will be analysed. They also contain recommendations for policymakers and cluster managers. The input papers for the C2LAB workshops focus on individual major topics such as tourism or energy.
Here you will find some of our input papers on various cluster regions & landscapes that our team created as part of their work for the ECCP.
The following paper contains observations on the Walloon cluster landscape (southern half of Belgium) and outlines some important considerations for the future development of the region.
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This input paper presents the economic profile and the cluster landscape of India. The first part shows the state of play of Indian and EU trade relations by focussing on different economic profiles and key value chains between the EU and India. The second part of the paper takes a closer look at the existing cluster landscapes and policies in India as well as the existing and potential future cluster co-operation between the EU and India.
This paper presents observations on the economic profile, trade flows and the cluster landscape in Moldova and the Danube Region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Styria and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Lombardy and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents the cluster policy landscapes and opportunities for collaboration in the European Union and Canada. It highlights existing trade relations between the EU and Canada and takes a look at possible future cluster cooperation.
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The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Malopolska and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Romania and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Czechia and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape in Bulgaria and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the region.
The following paper presents observations on the Skåne clusterslandscape and outlines some key considerations for the future development of the South Sweden region.
Here you will find selected input papers that the project team has prepared for each of the Cluster Collaboration Labs.
The input paper provides information to support the innovative endeavours of the participants in the Cluster Collaboration Lab (C2Lab). The C2Labs offer participants from cluster organisations, companies, research institutions, civil society and other interested parties a valuable opportunity to discover potential partners for collaboration, drive forward project concepts and create business cases for innovative solutions.
The paper provides a range of relevant information to support the innovative endeavours of the participants in the Cluster Collaboration Lab (C2Lab) in Strasbourg (France). This C2Lab provides a valuable opportunity to discover potential partners for collaboration, advance project concepts and create business cases for innovative solutions and the development of joint applications for European calls. The project ideas presented at this C2Lab are intended to strengthen the EU Twin Transition and increase the resilience of European industry.
Finally, Prognos is responsible for the “Cluster Programmes in Europe” field of work. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of national cluster policies for the EU, the UK, and selected COSME countries. Comparable analyses of all results will be provided, highlighting the most interesting findings on cluster policies and programmes across Europe and beyond.
At present, the ECCP provides information on cluster strategies and programmes across Europe in the form of fact sheets. They give a comprehensive overview of the national cluster policies for the EU and third countries. This will also facilitate more strategic interregional cooperation between SMEs by networking and supporting cluster players in Europe.
More information to the ECCP (clustercollaboration.eu)
Project team: Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer, Felix Ginzinger, Fabian Schmidt, Dr Georg Klose, Jannis Lambert, Vincent Vogelsang, Vera Wechner
Last update: 13.03.2025
The event examines how clusters are accelerating the transition to sustainable economic models. It shows how Palma and the Balearic Islands can act as key players for innovation in the circular economy. Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer will present an input paper.
The region around Heilbronn is a leading location in the fields of automotive, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence and hydrogen innovation. Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer will present an input paper on the Heilbronn cluster landscape at the event.
Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer will present an input paper on the Brabant cluster landscape at the Clusters meet Regions event. The South Netherlands region is one of the leading innovation centres in Europe.
The next edition of the Cluster Collaboration Lab (C2Lab) will take place in Zaragoza, Spain. As part of our work in the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), we are preparing an input paper, which Paul Möhlmann will present on site.
As part of our work for the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer presents an input paper on the on the Walloon Region and its clusters.
Cluster organisations have a significant positive influence on the green and digital transformation. This is a key finding of the Cluster Panorama Report 2024, which Prognos compiled for the European Commission.
The European Cluster Conference is a key element of cluster collaboration. It focuses on political priorities, the exchange of best practices and practical contacts across a comprehensive EU-wide network.
As part of our work for the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer presents an input paper on the cluster landscape of Lombardy, outlining important considerations for the future development of the region.
Dr Jan-Philipp Kramer, Prognos Head of EU Services, on behalf of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform speaks about cluster policies in the EU at the EU Clusters Talk.
The fifth Clusters meet Regions workshop will focus on sustainable competitiveness and the role of clusters in this.
What are possible solutions when supply chains are disrupted due to external shocks? A survey conducted for the European Commission as part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform provides answers.
The "Cluster meets Regions" workshop discusses digital transformation and interregional cooperation in Croatia.
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform is organising the second "Cluster meets Regions" workshop with a focus on Lithuania and the Baltic Sea Region.
Clusters can support the implementation of the regional economic strategy. This is shown by an input paper from the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, taking Andalusia as an example.
Partner, Head of EU Services
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