Clusters and Networks provide broad information and communication platforms and support with many different activities:

• Monthly newsletters, quarterly journals, detailed databases
• Frequent company visits & interviews
• Interactive websites
• Company directories
• Business news
• Contact to research facilities

Qualification - Knowledge transfer and management in the network

Clusters and Networks focus on the organisation and realisation of events for better knowledge transfer and qualification:

• Appr. 1 – 8 events per month and cluster
• Workshops, company tours, study trips
• Know-how transfer on trends and technologies
• Regular specialized events
• Cooperations with R&D and  educational institutions

Cooperation - Initiating and supporting cooperation projects

Clusters and Networks support cooperation projects in many ways and try to establish contacts to potential partners:

• Establishment of contacts between potential project partners
• Round table meetings involving companies interested in cooperation
• Support during the grant application process
• Special cluster funding instrument

Marketing & PR - Positioning the partners both home and abroad

Clusters and Networks act jointly at fairs and events to enhance visibility and presence. Moreover, the advertising and PR activities boost the image of the industry:

• Technology presentations
• Measures to strengthen the branch image
• Trade fairs, company visits, presentations at major customers
• National and international PR and advertising activities

Internationalisation - Supporting companies as they enter new markets

With the support of clusters and networks, it is a lot easier to gain access to new markets:

• Establishing and looking for international contacts
• Cooperation with European regions
• Participation in EU-projects
• Business trips and factory tours