OPPORTUNITY – Connect Cluster, a new access to business opportunities for Med Sud clusters

The Euromed Cluster Forward project launches Cluster Connect Cluster,  a short-term exchange activity between clusters and support organizations from similar or different industrial ecosystems.

These are twinning, networking and knowledge-sharing activities between a South Mediterranean cluster and a host organization.

15 cluster connection missions will take place throughout the program:

• 15 visitor clusters from the southern Mediterranean region (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia)
• 15 host organizations throughout the Euro-Mediterranean region

Through this program, companies will have the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive program focused on capacity building. Tailor-made technical assistance solutions will be put in place to meet the specific needs of each participating company.

Special networking moments will be organized, including site visits, specialized conferences and exclusive events.

The Cluster Connect Cluster  program will place particular emphasis on company recognition and credibility. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain certifications and labels that will strengthen their market positioning, testifying to their commitment to excellence.

Finally, facilitated access to finance will be a key element of Cluster Connect Cluster providing companies with the means to stimulate growth and realize their potential.

Cluster Connect is being implemented by Berytech for a 2-year period in the Euromed region.

→ Start-up November 2023

Objectives 

• Promote the exchange of best practices between peers.
•  Networking and linking facilities between clusters.
•  Strengthening business models.
•  Creating opportunities for collaboration contributing to economic growth in the Mediterranean region.

Who can take part?

Our visitors

A cluster from one of the 7 eligible countries.

• Be registered on the PECC platform.
• Working in the following sectors : Primary and food industries,Service industries, Traditional industries, ICT and medium and high-tech industries, Creative industries.
• A minimum of one year on the market.

The hosts 

• A cluster from one of the 7 countries eligible for the FCE or from an EU territory*.
• Registered as a business network organization or business support organization.
• Training or certificate provider.
• Public authority at regional and municipal/administrative level.
• Consulting company.

Applications are now closed.

Find out more about this program on the Berytech website

About ECF

Euromed Clusters Forward is co-financed by the European Union to the tune of 90% for an overall budget of 7.8 million euros and steered by ANIMA until 2026 with the aim of strengthening clusters and their members in 7 southern Mediterranean countries, promoting inclusive innovation and competitiveness in the Euromed region in order to improve growth, economic diversification, sustainable development and employment. Berytech is the implementing partner in Lebanon.