The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), on behalf of the European Commission, in collaboration with the Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina, is pleased to organise the Clusters Meet Regions event in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, on 10 and 11 September 2025. The event, titled "AGORADA+ discusses the Knowledge Park as a catalyst for green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region", will take place in the heart of the Goriška region, adjacent to the twin cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, the joint European Capital of Culture in 2025.

The global technology company Meta Platforms, known for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is becoming a new member of the digital Association for Applied Research in IT – AAVIT. As of June 2025, one of the world’s leading innovators in digital technologies and artificial intelligence joins the ranks of the association.

The Moravian-Silesian Region once again confirms its key role in the development of hydrogen technologies. The first Czech hydrogen-powered truck was christened by the Governor of the Region at a ceremony organised by the Moravian-Silesian Hydrogen Cluster.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "Make Companies Choose Europe: Driving Competitiveness with the Single Market Strategy" on 2 July, 8:30 – 9:45 CET to present the Single Market Strategy, discuss critical challenges for SMEs in the home market, and get feedback from clusters on the proposed measures

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "Launch. Grow. Lead: The EU’s Strategy for Startups and Scaleups" on 25 June, 8:30 – 9:45 CET to present the initiative and planned measures, discuss critical challenges for startups and scaleups, and learn about cluster support for innovation. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "Security, Innovation and the Green Transition: Recap of the EU Industry Days" on 18 June, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to summarise the key messages from the event and reflect on takeaways for clusters and SMEs.