1. The Role of Cluster Portfolios in Regional Development – Insights from European Frontrunner Regions Dr. Gerd Meier zu Köcker 14 October 2016 www.bmwi.de

2. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 STRONG STRONG CLUSTER INITIATIVE ECONOMY IMPACT +=+= += How to Gain Significant Economic Impact Through Cluster Initiatives

3. 4 3 2 1 0 01234 Capacity of Cluster Initiatives Cluster Strengths 3 Optimum Minimum Food Production / The Growth Forum foods initiative Health / Welfare Tech Energy / Offshore Cluster Design / Design 2 Innovate Clean Tech / CLEAN TECH CLUSTER Cluster Strength vs. Capacity of Cluster Initiatives

4. 4 3 2 1 0 01234 Capacity of Cluster Initiatives Cluster Strengths 4 Optimum Minimum Health / IMAGO-MOL ICT / EURONEST IT&C Hub ICT / EURONEST IT&C Hub Textile / Astrico Nord-Est Textile / Astrico Nord-Est Construction / Construction Builder Guild Cluster Biotechnology / bioROne Cluster Strength vs. Capacity of Cluster Initiatives

5. The Key Determinants for Cluster-Based Regional Development Policies © esca 13.11.2016

6. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 Involvement of Cluster Organisations During S3 Development vs Alignment S3 / Cluster Strategies

7. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 To What Extend Clusters Are Mentioned in S3 vs Clarity of Role Clusters Given in S3

8. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 Alignment of S3 with Policices on National Level vs Aligment of S3 with Measures on Regional Level

9. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 Extend Cluster Organisations are Used to Implement S3 vs Cooperation with Policy / RDA

10. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 Sustainability of Cluster Support vs Mechanisms for Strategic Cross-Clustering

11. 2004 2006 2001 1997 2011 2010 2009 2011 -11- The Eight Clusters in Hamburg

12. Overarching Cluster proximity International Points of intersection Overarching Expansion International Different Cluster Bridge Types -12-

13. Aviation industry De-icing, health monitoring, aerodynamics Renewable energy industry Maritime industry Foundation, construction, acoustics Ports and logistics Example: Overarching Cluster Bridges Offshore wind

14. © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016 Regional Cluster Excellence Scorecard from Nordland vs. Lower Austria

15. Contribution of Cluster Initiatives to RIS vs. Involvement in the Implementation © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016

16. Contribution of Cluster Initiatives to RIS vs. Involvement in the Implementation

17. Summary What we can take over from frontrunner regions Clusters are consequently anchored in RIS Dedicated roles and tasks of cluster defined Not individual cluster excellence matters rather than a well-balanced portfolio Active, strategic use of clusters by regional Councils, business development agencies or policy makers Sufficient and sustainable budget for cluster organisations Region understood as client not sponsor Systematic approach in place to cross-sectoral cooperation © VDI/VDE-IT 13.11.2016

18. Contact 13.11.2016 Dr.-Ing. Gerd Meier zu Köcker Director ESCA E-Mail: mzk@vdivde-itdemzk@vdivde-itde Tel.: +49 711 123 3034