In 2014, it was trans-formed according to the new Czech Civil Code. At the beginning of 2015 it already included 15 members. The creation of sufficient wide quality mem-ber base covering most logically related areas, sharing of production and de-velopment potential among members, promotion of common interests and realisation of joint projects belong among the main objectives of the cluster.

Products/Services

Counseling center EKIS (Pardubice) was established in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade together with the EFEKT program which promotes energy saving and utilisation of renewable resources in the Czech Republic.

Cooperation opportunities

Consulting services in obtaining support for research, innovation and other activities for cluster members. Implementation of joint projects. Creating facili-ties for joint offer and promotion of services and products of cluster members. Development of cooperation of cluster members with research institutions. Sharing of knowledge and information within these areas.

Activities

Building a model of Smart Region in Pardubice region in cooperation with major technological industrial multinational corporations which have experi-ence with Smart Cities projects. Such as ATOS (France), Siemens (Germany), Foxconn (Taiwan), Artechnic – Schréder (Belgium) or ČEZ and 02 IT Services (Czech Republic). University of Pardubice and relevant government organiza-tions are also part of this initiative.

Contact: Josef Svab, svab@podporovat.eu, +420 728 009 738