European Cluster Collaboration

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform is a service facility aiming to provide cluster organisations with modern tools

These tools allow to: -make efficient use of networking instruments (search/find potential partners and opportunities) -Develop collaboration trans-nationally (within Europe) and internationally (beyond Europe) -Support the emergence of new value chains through cross-sectorial cooperation -Access the latest quality information on cluster development -Improve their performance and increase their – as well as their members’ - competitiveness-

Size of Funding The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, financed by revenues from the auction of emission allowances from the EU's Emissions Trading System.