Dilemmas in mature cluster programmes

Dilemmas in mature cluster programmes

‘Even longstanding and mature cluster programmes experience challenges and dilemmas as the clusters and the policies develop over time.’ according to Merete Daniel Nielsen, Director for Cluster Excellence Denmark and President for TCI Network.  In the...
Just Transition – Social Enterprise Exchange

Just Transition – Social Enterprise Exchange

The Just Transition Fund is a Government response to the end of peat harvesting. In addition to the closing 8 power stations in the Midlands and surrounding areas. It was established to support projects focusing on retraining workers and proposals to generate...
What is the role of clusters in powering future growth?

What is the role of clusters in powering future growth?

We have almost completed our collaborative discussions and engagement across the quadruple helix on how clusters and clustering activity can contribute and meet policy objectives in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Cluster policy development is now at the forefront. As...
What is the role of clusters in powering future growth?

Roll-out of ground-breaking All-Island cluster network

The roll-out of the first All-Island cluster network aimed at the strategic development and operation of clusters on the island of Ireland, gets underway.  The Cluster Research Network is a pioneering cross-border partnership of The Cluster Centre, Ulster University,...
Success! Cluster Development Programme 2021

Success! Cluster Development Programme 2021

One thing that all cluster practitioners seem to agree on is this: clusters are not clear cut, easily defined, or obvious. They grow and develop over time, as a function of the skills, resources, and innovations that a particular place provides to boost the...
Clusters & Tourism: Lessons from Iceland

Clusters & Tourism: Lessons from Iceland

On May 13th, The Cluster Centre and facilitator Anne Marie Conlon of the Donegal County Council  were joined by the CEO of Iceland Tourism Cluster, Ásta Kristín Sigurjónsdóttir, to present on the ways clustering has been used in Iceland to support their main export...