During the last EU Cluster Talks, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform presented the Technology Centre Mapping tool, which currently records 395 EU technology centres.

Klastr MECHATRONIKA has joined a cross-border project to provide companies with new, more efficient surface treatment options for 3D-printed parts. The project outcomes are continuously shared with industry professionals through workshops and seminars, including regular online meetings of NCA members. Notably, the member institution COMTES FHT will expand its expertise thanks to this project. It will become one of the few Czech research organizations capable of characterizing materials using a confocal microscope.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organises the EU Clusters Talk "Sustainability requirements and reporting: Cluster support for SMEs" on 19 February, 8:30 – 9:45 CET, to explore how clusters and other business support organisations can assist SMEs in meeting sustainability requirements, sharing best practices, and showcasing collaborative initiatives that foster a more sustainable and resilient business ecosystem.

CLUTEX – Cluster Technical Textiles has joined forces with leading companies and research institutions as part of the OPPIK Collective Research project. The aim of the project was to address the shortage of textile and clothing products designed for patients with rare skin diseases and other health conditions, such as allergies, diabetes, and rheumatic disorders.

The Czech Footwear and Leather Association (ČOKA), in collaboration with the Zlín Region, the Secondary Polytechnic School – Center for Vocational Training Zlín (SPŠP – COP Zlín), and the Plastics Cluster, has initiated the creation of a new high school program, "Technical Lyceum – Footwear and Plastics Manufacturing Specialization." The goal is to ensure a qualified workforce and attract the younger generation to study this promising field.

The European Cluster Collaboration organised the next EU Cluster Talk: From Lab to Market: The role of collaboration between technology centres and clusters, on 12 February 2025, 8:30-9:45 CET. 

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Cluster Talk "New collaboration opportunities in the Republic of Korea and Japan" on 29 January 2025, 8:30-9:45 CET, to enhance collaboration, unlock new business potential in these dynamic markets and discover funding opportunities and practical examples.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), on behalf of the European Commission and in collaboration with Brainport Development, AgriFood Capital and the Province of Noord-Brabant is proud to organise the “Clusters Meet Regions" event in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on 26 & 27 March 2025.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, in collaboration with the Government of Aragón, will organise the next edition of the Cluster Collaboration Labs (C2Lab) in Zaragoza, Spain, on 19-20 March 2025. 

The Flemish Trade Representation (FIT) invites you to the webinar "Discover Flanders as an epicentre of innovation in Life Sciences and Health Innovation". The webinar is targeted at the countries of Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.

The European Cluster Collaboration organised the next EU Cluster Talk: Empowering Clusters and Driving Innovation: ECCP 2024 Insights and Next Steps, on 15 January 2025. 

CREA HYDRO&ENERGY connected three Czech companies through a research project. These companies created a digital twin of a water structure, which was provided to the river basin authority for pilot use.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform organised the EU Clusters Talk, “State Aid: From Policy to Practice”, on 18 December 2024, 8:30 – 9:45. 

The Association for Innovation in Logistics (APIL) has supported the idea of collaboration among its members, led by KVADOS Group as the general contractor, in a significant transformation project involving the automation and implementation of autonomous robots, including the myFABER® WES control layer, for the end customer SENCO Příbram.

On November 27, the Czech Optical Cluster signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC). This step promises to revolutionize the Czech industry, connect cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen the Czech Republic's position in the global market.