About the Cluster Booster Academy Managing a cluster requires a large range of skills to ensure efficient support to all cluster members and especially to SMEs. This is why the “Cluster Booster Academy” (the “Academy” from here on), a 5-day intensive series of trainings, is offered by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. Objectives are to: Provide learning opportunities for cluster managers to further develop their skills with regard to topics relevant to the cluster strategy, through tailormade training sessions delivered by experts Meet the needs of European cluster management teams...
Supporting the innovation and internationalisation of European small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector (LEVIATAD second open call)
Basic information about the call Following the activities carried out during the implementation phase of the project, such as the mapping of the ecosystems, reporting on SMEs needs and opportunities, LEVIATAD has identified specific investment priorities: autonomous ships and drones communication, cybersecurity and electronic warfare on-board equipment: development, performance improvement predictive maintenance weapon systems improvement decarbonization of ships The general objective of the call for proposals is to financially support small scale projects involving SMEs and start-ups who can...
SERMAS - Open Call 2-DEMONSTRATE
The EU-funded project SERMAS just launched its second open call with EUR 150 000 per sub-project (lump sum per consortia) innovators, device manufacturers, technology providers and integrators to develop an agent using the SERMAS tools. Apply on F6S until 26 June, at 5pm CEST Fund up to EUR 150 000 per sub-project (lump sum per consortia An innovative, collaborative environment with specialised infrastructure, technology, knowledge Mentoring and connections Join the info webinar on 06 June at 11:00 CEST Find out more on the SERMAS website
Summary: Styria ranks among the strongest R&I locations in Europe. Its Economic Strategy 2030 has a clear focus on cluster support and development. The region’s business development agency SFG promotes six industry clusters, which are thematically aligned with the economic strategy. The Graz-based Green Tech Valley cluster is located in the fast-growing clean tech market, which is expected to triple by 2030 to around €600 billion annually worldwide.