Description
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is a pivotal initiative by the European Commission designed to boost industrial clusters across Europe. It serves as a comprehensive online hub, facilitating international cluster cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the promotion of cross-sectoral collaborations.
In 2024, the ECCP consortium made significant strides in fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across Europe’s industrial clusters. Key achievements included hosting impactful Clusters meet Regions workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange through EU Clusters Talks, and organising successful Matchmaking Events in strategic locations like Bengaluru, Singapore, and Frankfurt. These activities empowered clusters to strengthen regional and international networks, adopt sustainable practices, and drive innovation. Additionally, initiatives like C2Lab and the Cluster Booster Academy provided tailored support to cluster managers, enhancing skills and fostering new collaborative projects. The launch of the Green Transition Support initiative was another milestone, offering clusters a roadmap to integrate sustainability into their operations and leadership in the green economy. The Trend Universe also played a crucial role in 2024, equipping clusters with valuable insights into emerging technologies, market dynamics, and future trends. These initiatives showcased ECCP’s commitment to driving collaboration and resilience while preparing Europe’s industrial ecosystems for a sustainable and digitally advanced future.
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Cluster Talk: Empowering Clusters and Driving Innovation: ECCP 2024 Insights and Next Steps, on 15 January 2025, 8:30-9:45 CET.
Speakers included:
- Mariella Masselink, Head of Unit, DG GROW, European Commission
- Teodora Jilkova, ECCP Team member
- Ángela Negrete Benedí, ECCP Team member
- Antonio Novo, ECCP Team member
- Hanna Kim, ECCP Team member
- Vera Wechner, ECCP Team member
- Jan-Philipp Kramer, ECCP Team member
This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and to discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting.
Summary
Please, find here the slides of this EU Cluster Talk.
Watch the full recording of the webinar:
Watch the ECCP Highlights: Reflecting on 2024: