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Networks and Clusters as Instruments for Internationalisation. ClusterCOOP Launch Event Budapest, 13 July 2011 Lysann Müller, VDI/VDE-IT, Germany. Initiative Kompetenznetze Deutschland.
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Networks and Clusters as Instruments for Internationalisation ClusterCOOP Launch Event Budapest, 13 July 2011 Lysann Müller, VDI/VDE-IT, Germany
Initiative Kompetenznetze Deutschland To facilitate the economic development of the regions in Germany by promoting and supporting regional technology networks and prepare them for national and internationalcompetition. www.kompetenznetze.de
New successful international cooperation activities during the last three years
Who is responsible for internationalisation? Percentage of mentions ( %)
Due to the successful implementation of our internationalisation strategy, the cluster is known at international level. %
Being involved in European programmes/projects supporting international cooperation among clusters, e.g. PRO INNO EUROPE, Europe INNOVA, INTERREG (not R&D programmes in FP6/FP7) had a positive impact on the internationalisation activities of the companies within the cluster. %
„A cluster allows each member to benefit as if it had greater scale or as if it had joined with others formally – without requiring it to sacrifice its flexibility.“ Michael Porter
Thank you very much for your attention! KompetenznetzeDeutschland Office Lysann Müller c/o VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH Steinplatz 1 10623 Berlin Tel.: +49 (0) 30 310078-154 Fax: +49 (0) 30 310078-222 E-Mail: lysann.mueller@vdivde-it.de E-Mail: kompetenznetze@vdivde-it.de