Innovation through collaboration Clusters and support mechanisms - a Norwegian example Karin Gjerløw Høidahl kahoi@innovationnorway.no

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Increased competitiveness in regional clusters through long-term internal and external collaboration Early phase clusters 3-5 years 23-25 clusters NOK 60 mill. (2013) Mature, world class clusters 10 years 12 clusters NOK 70 milll. (2013)

The cluster development project Selection procedures Call for proposals Information meeting Project development Project proposal Contracts Project implementation Approval The cluster Cluster resources Collaboration and cluster identity Position and potential The cluster development project Ownership and leadership The strategic idea and expected impacts Plan for implementation Additionality Criteria Program Board Expert panel

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Supporting the clusters Program manager Contracts, strategies Customer responsible Regular dialogue Sector responsible: Sector strategic issues Learning and development Offices abroad internationalization RCN Regional representatives SIVA Regional representatives

Cluster development –Norwegian experiences Cluster initiatives are important in regional and national innovation strategies Strong demand for cluster support instruments: Funding and additional services The support instruments should be coordinated A growing awareness in the business community to form partnership – And a growing willingness to invest in cluster development Evaluations of cluster programmes and projects are positive – but there is always room for improvement! No one size fits all!

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