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. 

NANOPROGRESS, introduced its other long-standing partner, Mazovia Cluster ICT from Poland, at an online meeting of NCA members. Ms. Ewa Rekosz presented the key activities of the cluster and the areas of activity and shared the experience of cluster operations in Poland.

The Czechemp invites you to the 7th Congress Natural Fibers and Polymers that will occur on the 17th and 18th September 2025 in Troyes, France. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform invited the audience to participate in the next EU Clusters Talk on 4 June 2025 from 08:30 to 09:45 on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy.

On 22 May 2025, the 15th annual General Assembly of the NCA was held in the family winery Zajíci from Zaječí, which was attended by 28 members.

To explore how clusters can enhance global engagement and support their SMEs’ internationalisation, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk "Going Global: Creating Partnerships and Expanding Business Abroad" on 28 May, 8:30 – 9:45 CET. The session highlighted successful models of international cooperation, discussed strategic approaches to global networking, and showcaseed initiatives that support clusters and SMEs in scaling their international presence.

Do not miss out! - Clusters meet Regions in Italy, 24 - 25 June 2025.

During the online meeting of NCA members, Nanoprogress z. s., a member of the National Cluster Association, introduced its long-standing partner from Germany - BalticNet-PlasmaTec (BNPT). BNPT representatives presented their key activities and areas of activity and also offered valuable insight into the functioning of the cluster in the German environment. Their experience and approach inspired Czech cluster organisations to new forms of cooperation and development.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) organised the next EU Clusters Talk, which will focus on artificial intelligence tools on 21 May 2025 from 08:30 to 10:30.

The next EU Clusters Talk took place on 14 May 2025 at 08:30 and focused on building synergies across ecosystems with cultural and creative industries.

Nanoprogress, a prominent member of the National Cluster Association, boasts a long track record of successful projects—having implemented 46 ongoing and completed initiatives. The cluster brings together 59 members and, thanks to its outstanding quality, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Cluster Management Excellence Label.