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We connect cluster organizations and technology platforms defend their needs and develop cluster policy in the Czech Republic.

The National Cluster Association (NCA) is a non-governmental non-profit organization that brings together entities and individuals with the goal of coordinated and sustainable development of cluster initiatives and cluster policy development in the Czech Republic based on concentration of knowledge, experience and expertise to strengthen the Czech competitiveness.

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clusters and technology platforms / research and support organizations
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companies / other members
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Total number of employees in member organizations (approx.)
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Pilsen Came Alive with Innovation – Cluster Day and the Innovation Showcase Attracted 170 Participants

This year’s Cluster Day in the Pilsen Region, complemented by the brand-new Technology Village, welcomed 170 participants eager to discover the innovative technologies developed by Czech companies. The event took place on 22 October 2025 in the inspiring TechTower venue in Pilsen.

ECA GUIDEBOOK: Clusters Shaping Industrial Strategies

The European Cluster Alliance has created a brochure containing 60+ Cluster Good Practices. This brochure proves the excellence and importance of the European Clusters. 

European Industry Strategy - an NCA guide to help you position yourself within the ecosystems

More than 1,500 clusters operate across over 200 regions in the EU-27, playing a key role within the 14 EU Industrial Ecosystems. These ecosystems cover critical sectors such as healthcare, mobility, renewable energy, and advanced materials, contributing to Europe’s strategic autonomy. 

Actuality and News

Nanoprogress Confirms Its European Excellence Once Again: Gold Label Successfully Renewed in December

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The NANOPROGRESS cluster once again successfully renewed the prestigious Gold Label certification under the Cluster Management Excellence initiative in December. Nanoprogress has consistently held this highest level of cluster management quality assessment for several years, firmly ranking among the elite cluster organisations in Europe.

Two Czech Clusters Succeed in the Second Euroclusters Call

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The involvement of Czech clusters in international consortia strengthens their role within European innovation structures and creates new collaboration opportunities for their members.

European Commission to present WIDERA 2026–2027 program at information day

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This infoday aims to inform interested applicants about the Widening calls in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026 - 2027. The information day will take place online on the 22. January 2026 from 10:00 CET. 

EU Clusters Talk: Joint Cluster Initiatives: Presenting the new Euroclusters in Strand 2

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The European Commission has launched a new set of 16 cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, and trans-European Joint Cluster Initiatives – the Euroclusters.

Story of the Spin-off Company Nanotech Dynamics

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Luboš Komárek, Chairman of the Board of NANOPROGRESS, shared his personal story connected with leading the cluster.

Czech Aerospace Cluster Wins the Entrepreneurial Project of the Year 2025!

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO), together with the Business and Innovation Agency (API), has honoured the best Czech entrepreneurs in the Entrepreneurial Project of the Year 2025 competition.