Call for proposals for 'Clusters and entrepreneurship in support of emerging industries'
The European Commission has published a call for proposals for 'Clusters and entrepreneurship in support of emerging industries.' Against the backdrop of a declining role of industry in European growth, there is a clear need to modernise regional industrial structures and build new industrial competences. Sustainable growth, creating high-value job and finding solutions to current societal challenges are some of the European Commission's main objectives in this regard. Building upon the principles laid down in the Small Business Act, this call for proposals aims to support regions in adapting and changing their industrial structures, with a cross-sectoral perspective. This is hoped to unlock the potential of clusters and entrepreneurship for regional economic development as well as address societal challenges such as reducing CO2 emissions, improving resource efficiency and environmental protection. More particularly, the objective is to better capitalise on all forms of creativity, new technologies and the transformative power of innovation to shape new, globally competitive value chains that may help foster the development of emerging industries in Europe. Applicants shall elaborate a regional strategy or master plan that clearly demonstrates the political will to support the implementation of such activities.To see the official call announcement, please consult: Participant portal(opens in new window) To see partnership requests for this call, please consult: CORDIS Partners Service(opens in new window) Remarks: Before contacting the Commission, proposers are strongly advised to consult the original call text.