In order to build strong collaborations between European actors, the Blues project is managed until the end of the year, a European tool named ClusterXchange pilot. This Xchange programme provides a framework to initiate “matches” between European SMEs, scaling-up organisations and clusters regarding business, innovation or skills improvement.
The concept is easy, a host welcomes one or several visitors for at least 3 working days. The visitor(s) can benefit from financial support for travel and accommodation costs.
Blues project aims to specifically support the exchanges in the frame of Blue and Eco-industries economy, but the exchanges can cover also any other sector.
The Blues project is financed by the European Commission through the COSME programme to manage the BluesXchange pilot and to foster collaboration along Europe.
Participation could be interesting for all those who
- work in an SME, a cluster or a technology and incubator center and would like to become a host or visitor.
- are looking for an SME as a potential distribution partner for their technology in another EU country.
- work in a technology and incubator center and are looking for an SME from the EU to transfer their knowledge.
Further Reading
- BalticNet-PlasmaTec: Project Cosme Blues
- European Cluster Collaboration Platform: Information on ClusterXchange
