Over the past decade, clusters have become key players in regional growth, cooperation and international synergies. Networks of clusters bring together companies, research centres and related institutions. Everyone has a common mission –to promote innovation and growth and create a common ecosystem ready to expand business.

Clusters play an increasingly important role in this. The European Commission recognises the importance of clusters and strongly supports their objectives. In EU Member States, cluster cooperation is supported in different ways, from national policies to regional initiatives and national cluster organisations.

In Finland, regionally established clusters are an essential part of regional cooperation. Many actively participate in European networks, highlight regional priorities and promote operational strategies.

We offer an opportunity for a joint meeting where Finnish clusters can discuss together how to proceed with building a national cluster network and create a plan for a national cluster strategy so that Finnish clusters feel that they benefit from it in developing their own operations.