European Innovation Ecosystems CoR-EC Seminar 26 th January, 2016 - Brussels European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) Marc Pattinson, inno TSD
European Cluster Collaboration Platform is an EU-funded project with the aim to support cluster collaboration as part of broader innovation ecosystems is based on a web platform of exchange: www.clustercollaboration.eu (currently under reconstruction) provides a panel of services to support international collaboration: large data base of clusters, matchmaking, international events, supporting B2B actions, country analysis reports builds on 6 years of experience will be fully relaunched with new features in February 2016!
Key project objectives Supporting cluster/sme internationalisation (ESCP 4i) Developing a programme of high quality international matchmaking events for cluster and their SMEs Supporting key European business sector growth and competitiveness (cross sectoral initiatives, emerging industry sectors) Launching new dynamic MoUs between the European Commission and third country strategic partners on cluster collaboration Creating synergies with other European cluster initiatives and programmes (European Cluster Observatory, Low Carbon initiatives) Engaging with national and regional policy makers to support their own cluster programmes and international actions as well as smart specialisation strategies
Key services ECCP web service platform: Access to a cluster database with1000+ innovation clusters (EU) and 350 international clusters Partner search features for internatonal collaboration offers / demands, technology Information on the EU and international cluster landscape, contacts, news, events
Key services Organisation and funding of ten matchmaking missions 4 International outgoing missions within strategic partner countries 3 Incoming missions in Europe associated with main business fairs such as Hannover Messe in April (EU/US focus)... 3 European interclustering events (Brussels Oct/Nov. 2016) Support for existing and launching of new dynamic MoUs between the European Commission and third country strategic partners (briefing documents, strategic meetings, etc.) Linkages to other cluster initiatives and networks (ECO, TCI...) and beyond.. IASP, S3 Platform...
Cluster & Science Park Interactions Many shared interests Strong geographical/territorial basis Desire to support international cooperation actions Supporting SMEs as part of the Triple/Quadruple helix Facilitating linkages with other innovation ecosystem actors Supporting investment synergies H2020/COSME/ESIF.within similar framework conditions.. Cluster value added actions: Dynamic processes : creating cross sectoral industrial value chains Supporting Emerging Industries as part of EU Industrial Growth Strategy
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World Café Debate Format Three questions and a wild card! Break into groups of 5-7 persons around a table Nominate a rapporteur Answer question(s) and write up on flip chart paper Timing 30 minutes Each group has 1-2 minutes to report back
Three questions? Policy Interactions: Good Practice Experiences and activities linked to the design and selection of the initial RIS3 policy priorities Investment Success Stories: Identification of priority investments and flagship projects supporting RIS3 priorities facilitated by Clusters/science Park actors; Operational interactions: What barriers and challenges exist for enhanced cooperation between STPs and cluster managers? What are the benefits of a higher level of coordination between STPs and clusters? Your Wild card suggestion
Project overview Project Coordinator Partners ECCP Service contract Client: EASME supported by DG GROWTH Start: September 2015 Duration: 24 months Subcontractors Aim to build on previous ECCP successes and current matchmaking events/missions for Growth