There is substantial activity and support for clusters within the EU, but there is also significant commitment and potential in non-EU countries. Learning from non-EU cluster policy approaches can help and inspire cluster development in Europe and give new insights into possible lines of cluster support. The European Cluster Collaboration Platform offers several reports on non-EU Cluster Policies, including the “Summary report on cluster policies and programmes across Europe and priority third countries” and the “Country Factsheets”. By leveraging international collaboration and learning from each other, stronger and more resilient economies can be built.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, organised the EU Clusters Talk “Global Perspectives on Cluster Policies: Insights from Non-EU Countries” on 26 June to give an overview of global tendencies, present examples of cluster policies from non-EU countries, and discuss learning opportunities to enrich our European clusters policies.

This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects, and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and to discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting.

RECORDING FROM THE WEBINAR:

Speakers included:

• Ásta KristÍn Sigurjónsdóttir, Secretary TCI Network and CEO of Iceland Tourism Cluster  
• Herberto Rodríguez, President at IESDE School of Management, UPAEP (Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla), Mexico 
• Jan-Philipp Kramer, Head of EU-Services, Prognos, and ECCP team member
• Madhvendra Singh, CEO Gujarat Maritime Cluster, India
• Tor-Arne Belliard, Senior Cluster Advisor, Innovation Performance, Norway