The Platform aims to provide online quality information and networking support for clusters (organisations and members) willing to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through the stimulation of trans-national and international cooperation. The ultimate goal is to facilitate cluster cooperation, both between cluster organisations, as well as between cluster members (i.e. companies, R&D institutions, other players).

Mobilisation of innovation potential

Europe needs to better mobilize the innovative potential of its companies, especially its SMEs. At its core, the European Cluster Excellence Initiative provides the access to a European Cluster Collaboration Platform rich in information and services that enables better and more targeted interaction between cluster organisations and their members. 

The Europen Cluster Collaboration Platform is embedded within the European Cluster Excellence Initiative and financed by the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP), since it is an instrument provided by DG Enterprise & Industry to enable cluster organisations to actively play a role on the international cluster arena.

Source and further information: European Cluster Collaboration Platform.