Overview of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform services and the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Marc Pattinson ECCP Project coordinator and Interreg Research and Innovation Expert In the context of the TAFTIE Annual Event Vilnius 26th September 2018 Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME), 2016. Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. The information and views set out in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of EASME, the European Commission or other European Institutions. EASME does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this presentation. Neither EASME, nor the Commission or any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. www.clustercollaboration.eu
Scope of Presentation Three dimensions: Introduction to the European Cluster Collaboration Platform and its services Focus on selected international cluster policy programmes/initiatives Introduction to the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform and its links to clusters and territorial innovation strategies 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 2
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform www.clustercollaboration.eu The hub for cluster collaboration in Europe and beyond for the benefit of cluster organisations and their members especially SMEs! ECCP WTO workshop on How to support integration of MSMEs into international trade: sharing of national, regional and multilateral experiences on 31 October 2017, Geneva 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 3
ECCP Selected Key Figures (after 3 years) Around 850 cluster quality profiles including 50+ from non EU countries Spain 129, France 83, Italy 70, Germany 66, Lithuania 22. 8.000 monthly visitors to the website 5.000 subscriptions to newsletters and weekly digests Over 1330 news items published and 700 events promoted 34 testimonials (including videos) published 131 calls for proposals highlighted 40 cluster National /Regional Cluster Associations/Networks featured 5 webinars organised for European clusters More than 1.100 followers and more than 1330 contributions on Twitter 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 4
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Cluster Organisations Mapping Set up a profile on ECCP and put your cluster on the map! Search by multiple criteria: sector, technology fields, country 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform Currently 22 clusters from Lithuania are registered on ECCP 6
Cluster Matchmaking Events 2018/19: Generating business for SMEs EU- Korea and Intra European Cooperation and Matchmaking (Event European Utility Week Vienna Nov 6-8 2018) A delegation of 15 from Korea and 20+ from EU. EU-Western Balkan countries Policy Learning and Matchmaking Event Zagreb 22-23 November 2018 Three more in 2019 such as EU-Canada Cluster Cooperation and Matchmaking Event, Canada, mid 2019 (tbc) 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 8
ECCP Home of the European Strategic Cluster Partnerships A dedicated section to promote the European Strategic Cluster Partnerships Going International: https://www.clustercollaboration.eu/eu-cluster-partnerships/escp-4i List of all partnerships (1 st and 2 nd generation) with access to detailed partnership profiles ESCP-4i facts: industrial focus, target markets Key achievements of the 1 st generation partnerships: synthesis & individual forms 04/10/2018 9
ECCP New Cluster Go International : Overview 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 10
ECCP an important outreach channel for INNOSUP projects promoting cross-sectoral collaboration in Europe To develop new industrial value chains & foster emerging industries across the EU by supporting cross-sectoral & cross-regional innovation in SMEs through clusters Horizon 2020 Innosup-1 projects as «cluster facilitated projects for new industrial value chains» are part of the third pillar of EC-funded cluster initiatives Max 5 million per project with 75% of budget to support innovation in SMEs Total of 13 ongoing projects: 9 projects (2015-2017) reaching out to > 3,000 SMEs & supporting nearly 500 SMEs directly, e.g. through innovation vouchers ( 60,000); 4 additional ones started in spring 2018 04/10/2018 11
Challenges for developing cluster enabled new cross sectoral value chains Market testing of new value chains via cluster ecosystems (experts, investors ) Role of users/first clients in validating new value chains Combining international and new cross-sectoral value chains needs enablers.. technology SME cannot go it alone Scale up support required for new value chains.. Requires new types of services? How can clusters provide platforms to showcase start up technologies to large companies : how to promote market disruptors? Horizontal technologies (AI) impacting across all traditional industrial chains where to focus? Supporting emerging industries can be part of the S3 process and enhancing regional competitiveness choices that should aim to create linkages between sectors Good alignment with many national innovation support programmes 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 12
ECCP Tools Supporting Policy Makers : EU Cluster Initiatives and Networks & International Cooperation Resources Find out more about the existing European Cluster Initiatives Search for Cluster Networks (territories & sectors) Find out more on the cluster landscape in international countries, including country analysis reports 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 13
International Cluster Policy : Some Examples Access point to internationalisation and cooperation services. Country profiles relating to economic conditions and cluster policies: Columbia: Colombian Cluster Network, Red Cluster Colombia launched in 2013 with 80 acitve clusters present on a cluster,portal. Focus on Innovation support and SME competitiveness Canada : Innovation Supercluster Initiative (ISI) launched in 2017, with 950M$ over five years, a super cluster support programme focussing on 5 high priority sectors Key partners for the EU ESCP-Go International partners. 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 14
International Cluster Policy : Some Examples Singapore: Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) initiative identifies some 23 priority sectors, all launched between 2017 and 2018. Within these sectors cluster like organisations are responsible for animation and identifying investment priorities Future Growth Industries and Markets Committee has identified the key industry clusters (such as healthcare and urban solutions) and internationalisation opportunities, based on global trends and Singapore s comparative advantages. 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 15
Experiences of Regions utilising Interreg Europe to support regional research and innovation strategy implementation with the support of clusters
WHAT IS INTERREG EUROPE? An accelerator for regional development 30 countries 28 EU Member States, Switzerland and Norway 359m Financed by the European Regional Development Fund
Policy Learning Platform (PLP): supports partnerships 4 services Delivered through Online collaborative tool With relevant functionalities + Expert team Content and coordination role #policylearning
Access all services via a single online platform www.interregeurope.eu/policylearning/ a smart toolbox
Overview of PLP Project Service Offer Peer Learning Workshops Good Practice Database Thematic Workshops (health, clusters, rural ) Webinar on industrial modernisation Policy Briefs : clusters, funding synergies with H2020 News and Articles Major events: EWRC in Brussels 9-11 Oct. Project partners will be able to participate in matchmaing sessions. All available at https://www.interregeurope.eu/policylearning/
TO1 Projects (Three rounds of calls completed) RIS Oriented Cluster Based Sectoral focus (Bio-economy, Advanced Materials, Ecoinnovation, food, chemicals, textile, sport, water, medtechs..) Innovation policy delivery mechanisms (eg e-procurement digital support.) Challenge based
Research and Innovation (Calls 1, 2 and 3 overview ) TO1 Overview 430 partners from 28 Partner States 362 policy instruments addressed (ROP, RIS3) 7 9 26 projects focusing directly on RIS3 4-5 have clusters as their main focus and a further 10+ utilise clusters to help design innovation policies and test and deliver their actions 10 RIS3 OTHER RIS3 CLUSTERS RIS3 GOVERNANCE
Examples of Cluster Policy Actions Policy exchange and learning from good practices to support excellence and territorial cohesion New policy design and financial instruments (ex Roumania) Developing interregional collaboration via cluster visits and benchmarking Cluster manager mobilty scheme Austria-Hungary Channelling support to SMEs via innovation support measures and internationalisation Action plans in support of RIS3 and industrial modernisation partnerships
Thank you for your attention! Marc Pattinson, m.pattinson@innogroup.com 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 25
More information European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) http://www.clustercollaboration.eu/ EU Cluster Portal: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/cluster/ European Strategic Cluster Partnerships Going International http://www.clustercollaboration.eu/eu-cluster-partnerships Register for the News Digest and Newsletter via the platform AND Follow us on Twitter @Clusters_EU and on LinkedIn at our new page European Cluster Collaboration Platform 04/10/2018 European Cluster Collaboration Platform 26
Contact us Marc Pattison Thematic Expert Policy Learning Platform Research and innovation m.pattison@policylearning.eu Register www.interregeurope.eu Follow us @InterregEurope #policylearning