Objective
The proposed coordination action will run over a period of 30 months. The focus is on transnational clustering in the automotive sector, where clusters have proved a successful framework for suppliers to respond to high cost and innovation pressure. Clusters differ, however, in various dimensions, i.e. in terms of their institutional set-up, their management, their goals, their instruments, their member services, their financing, their partner structure, etc. In order to develop a best practice strategy on automotive clustering, which takes into account the existing differences, the project consortium includes some of the most advanced and successful European automotive clusters.
It is intended to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practice among the clusters, thus strengthening their performance - in terms of internationalisation, institutional development and benchmarking - and creating a transnational cooperation platform. It is also planned to share organizational know-how on how to build up successful clusters with the less advanced participant regions from the new member states. Making use of the experiences of the other clusters and drawing upon their expertise, Wielkopolska is developing a regional strategy to built up an automotive cluster with implications for regions in other new member states.
At the same time, direct and tangible benefits for the involved cluster enterprises will be produced through opening up new European business perspectives. Over a period of 22 months, visits to all participating cluster regions will be organized. The visiting scheme is addressed both to cluster enterprises seeking international business contacts as to cluster managers exchanging experiences and best practice. Each regional showcase event will include visits to selected enterprises, thematic workshops, the arrangement of a cooperation partner exchange and best-practice workshops.
Topic(s)
Call for proposal
FP6-2004-INNOV-6
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Funding Scheme
CA - Coordination actionCoordinator
WIESBADEN
Germany