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Alpine space industrial Clusters’ networks: paving the way for Europe 2020 (ALPClusters 2020)

Start date: Aug 31, 2013, End date: Nov 29, 2014,

The Alpine Space economy is largely based on manufacturing SMEs and clusters are a powerful tool to enhance competitiveness. The establishment of transnational clusters networks is a step forward to favour cross-border cooperation although poor awareness of the potentialities from the addressees and the lack of self-sustainability in the medium and long term are still real barriers. AlpClusters202 ...
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Boosting innovation through new cluster concepts in support of emerging issues and cross-sectoral themes (CluStrat)

Start date: Sep 30, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

Clusters are part of the new economic environment, but often miss the dynamism which is needed for innovation. New cluster concepts which upgrade clusters & cluster policies are needed. Central European governments need to increase the effectiveness of their policies in this area to secure further development and competitiveness. The policy frameworks on cluster and innovation policy need to be up ...
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Innovative transnational governance for the regional coordination of innovation driven key players related to ambient intelligence technologies for independent living of Elderly  (SEE_INNOVA)

Start date: Dec 31, 2012, End date: Jan 30, 2014,

Worldwide, the proportion of people aged 60 and over is growing faster than any other age group: this demographic change represents a challenge that needs to be met at transnational level, having a strong impact in the social and health services and in the labour market. The change of economic position of older people within the knowledge economy demands an innovative policy approach strengthening ...
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ALPlastics: a network of private/public actors actively involved in local development policies in 5 Alpine regions, to create proper conditions for STRATEGIC INNOVATION in the ALPINE PLASTICS CLUSTERS and strengthen the related economic sector. (ALPLASTICS)

Start date: Aug 31, 2011, End date: Aug 30, 2013,

Competitiveness is today - more than ever- linked to strategic innovation, and innovation in this globalization age cannot be pursued like in the past, at the level of single enterprise or in a confined regional cluster. Cluster management bodies (CL.MB) can play a fundamental role toward innovation and competitiveness:• CL.MB are at the center of the “cluster ‘s triple helix system” and their ac ...
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Innovation transfer in the medical sector from clinics to companies (INTRAMED-C2C)

Start date: Mar 31, 2010, End date: Mar 30, 2013,

The innovation processes in the medical sector have specific features and dynamics. However, the results of the medical research from companies is transferred into results only to its limited extend. When it comes to the single entity in the process, the hospital that functions as driving force for a bottom-up approach in the innovation transfer procedure, it enjoys a good service from the side of ...
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Clusters Linked Over Europe (CLOE)

Start date: Jun 30, 2004, End date: Mar 30, 2008,

Clusters are networks of compatible or competitive inter-related companies working together to strengthen an industry in a particular area. They make it easier for companies to gather good practice and exchange information in a given region and within a specific industry. However, little information is exchanged between clusters, and cluster managers often struggle to get a concise overview of wha ...
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Interregional Co-operation for Development of Innovative Regional Economic Clusters (INNOFIRE)

Start date: Jun 30, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2007,

In recent years proactive cluster management has become one of the standard tools of regional development. It is important for promoting technology-oriented economic development and for helping small and medium-sized companies to meet the challenges of global competition. However, approaches to cluster management differ widely and information gaps still exist in many regions. Overall objective / O ...
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REGional standardised Interfaces for a better integration of regional SMEs in the European Economy (REGINS)

Start date: Jan 31, 2004, End date: Jan 30, 2007,

Since competitiveness in most industries is now determined on a global scale, companies need to continuously develop their products and production processes to stay ahead of the game. However, innovation and development processes are becoming more and more complex, calling for resources and competences often beyond the reach of an individual company, especially if that company is small. Cooperatio ...
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Value Added Wood - fostering a dynamic competence area (VAW)

Start date: Jun 30, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2006,

The operation VAW- Value Added Wood - Fostering a Dynamic Competence Area joins eight European wood clusters in developing new ideas and policies to stimulate the sector. Participating clusters have specific competences and strategies but also face a range of common challenges, including low export rates and a high pressure on prices, limited innovation management skills and a low value added in p ...
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