European competitiveness is essentially driven by dynamic industry and technology-based clusters. In an increasingly global competitive market, European clusters are seeking to improve and strengthen their performance and innovativeness.
Clusters are more than mere user-producer linkages between industries. They are drivers in today's knowledge society comprising networks of interdependent firms, knowledge-producing institutions, intermediaries and related customers, all linked through complex value-added chains. In recent years, European and national policy measures have increasingly targeted innovative industry clusters. A wealth of practical experience on cluster management and development has been accumulated and can be drawn on by clusters in Europe.
Europe INNOVA provides industrial clusters with a learning platform to enable them to identify, analyse and share good practice in cluster management, in order to seize opportunities and address the challenges emerging from the globalised environment. Dynamic networks of cluster managers, regional authorities, business associations and chambers of commerce investigate the benefits and pitfalls of clustering, and also identify the strengths and market specificities of successful clusters.
The establishment of Europe INNOVA Cluster Networks will strengthen innovation systems, foster the development of successful clusters and inform policy with regard to targeted actions for the future. Each Cluster Network will seek to enhance innovation, collaboration and strategic focus by:
Clusters are more than mere user-producer linkages between industries. They are drivers in today's knowledge society comprising networks of interdependent firms, knowledge-producing institutions, intermediaries and related customers, all linked through complex value-added chains. In recent years, European and national policy measures have increasingly targeted innovative industry clusters. A wealth of practical experience on cluster management and development has been accumulated and can be drawn on by clusters in Europe.
Europe INNOVA provides industrial clusters with a learning platform to enable them to identify, analyse and share good practice in cluster management, in order to seize opportunities and address the challenges emerging from the globalised environment. Dynamic networks of cluster managers, regional authorities, business associations and chambers of commerce investigate the benefits and pitfalls of clustering, and also identify the strengths and market specificities of successful clusters.
The establishment of Europe INNOVA Cluster Networks will strengthen innovation systems, foster the development of successful clusters and inform policy with regard to targeted actions for the future. Each Cluster Network will seek to enhance innovation, collaboration and strategic focus by:
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Testing new approaches in the promotion of innovative activities Developing and implementing new instruments and tools for cluster management.
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Launching joint projects and strategic collaborations in areas such as technology transfer, benchmarking, etc.
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Enhancing the economic impact of clusters (e.g. through spin offs).
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Elaborating a strategic vision and recommendations for cluster policies.