| Implementing projects whose effect is income for the cluster and its members |
Include this objective in the cluster strategy
Conducting commercial activities by the cluster
Hiring specialists to raise external funding
The cluster should carry out tasks in line with the strategy of the region and the country and coincide with current and planned competitions/projects
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Create a broad network of organisations including other clusters and similar organisations to create relationships between the SMEs involved
Professional application for international projects
Regional concentration of cluster members
Build trust between cluster members
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Strengthen cooperation between cluster members through the implementation of joint activities and networking Formalisation of participation in the cluster
Regional concentration of cluster members
Employment of specialists to obtain external funding
Low turnover of cluster members to plan and prepare for competitions
Implementation of a strategy to achieve such goals
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| Implementation of innovative projects by the cluster that resulted in know-how, patent, utility model, industrial design |
Achieve high technical (specialised) and leadership competencies in ongoing projects
Developing and implementing internal ideas of cluster members
Cooperation of cluster members at the R&D level and with innovative universities
Implement activities similar to those described in the first question
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Increasing the number of highly specialised employees in the cluster
Increase knowledge of cluster management Invest in science, R&D + I, creation of specialised technical infrastructure Hold meetings to share expertise and ways to implement it Developing a cluster technology roadmap
Close cooperation with a university
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Strengthen cooperation between cluster members through the implementation of joint activities and networking Establish a cluster department for innovation management Regional concentration of cluster members
Having highly specialised staff in cluster members
Development of a business model based on cluster initiatives dedicated to specific EU projects and business partners
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| Strengthening cooperation between cluster members both in terms of commercial and non-commercial activities |
Regional concentration of cluster members
Formalisation of membership in the cluster
No requirement to formalise cooperation between cluster members
No turnover of cluster members due to internal conflicts
Taking action to build trust
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Regional concentration of project participants
Implementation of joint activities to build trust
Launching working groups Formation of project consortia Active activities of the cluster management activating members
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Connecting cluster members through joint commercial and non-commercial activities
No turnover of key companies in the cluster and low turnover of other cluster members
Active activities of the cluster management activating members
Formalising the cluster and membership
Joint development and implementation of the cluster strategy
Highly ethical cluster operations that build trust among its members
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| Achievement of established strategic objectives |
Low turnover of cluster members and their high involvement in activities
Develop action plans to achieve the stated strategic objectives and identify responsibility for their implementation
Develop these goals in accordance with the development directions of the region, the country and current trends
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Implement and update the strategy Increasing the number of active cluster members through various activation activities Involve members of the cluster in the development of strategic goals Management with strong managerial skills/competencies
Development of performance indicators and their monitoring
Strategic objectives update
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People who have contributed to building trust in the cluster work together with members to implement them
Low turnover of cluster members combined with committed members and joint development, implementation and updating of strategies Regional concentration of cluster members
Experienced cluster management and the adoption of enforcement and control mechanisms to achieve the objectives
Jointly solving emerging problems Develop a plan for strategy implementation, rules and communication channels
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| Implementation of established short-, medium- and long-term plans |
Specialised management staff responsible for planning and reviewing plan implementation on an ongoing basis Some of the established plans are carried out systematically every year, so specialised cluster members are responsible for their implementation
Gradation of individual plans into actions to be implemented
Engage cluster members Develop processes to direct operations and increase productivity
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Gradation of goals and monitoring/evaluation of their achievement
Provide long-term financing
Develop rules for regular communication between the cluster board and its members
Long-term cooperation with the management of the cluster Management able to lobby in the interest of the cluster
Deepening integration and cooperation among cluster members
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Formalisation of the cluster and development of a detailed action plan Building trust and commitment between members
An experienced cluster board to coordinate communication, networking, project implementation and ongoing problem-solving
Low turnover of cluster members combined with committed members
Gradation of plans into goals and activities and definition of responsibilities and budgets, systematic verification of the implementation of these activities
Ensure that the cluster's adopted plans are fully understood by its members and that all members understand them in the same way Jointly develop plans and understand the values to focus on Fitting into the government's regional plans promotes related cluster plans
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| Obtaining external sources of financing to implement strategic plans and established short-, medium- and long-term plans |
Applying for public funds Funding of activities from membership fees and service charges Employment of highly qualified specialists in obtaining external funding sources
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Application and national funding Cluster employees who are experts in obtaining financing Low turnover of cluster members, which provides opportunities for project planning
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Employment of specialists to obtain external funding sources Strengthen cooperation between cluster members through the implementation of joint activities and networking Application and national funding Formalisation of membership in the cluster
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| Concluding international cooperation agreements |
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Developing an internationalisation strategy for the cluster Participation in internationalisation activities Establishing cooperation with an experienced, internationally recognised foreign cluster Use of available internationalisation tools such as EU platforms
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| Expanding the activities of cluster members beyond national borders |
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Implementation of study tours Doing business in a foreign market is a requirement to join a cluster Ongoing research and monitoring of foreign markets
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