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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...

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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...

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What is the role of clusters in powering future growth?

What is the role of clusters in powering future growth?

In the last year we know that Clusters have come to the fore in the policy landscape, academic and industry. As we now prepare for Workshop 6, we are looking forward to meeting the academic and research community who have an interest in clusters & cluster policy development.

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

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, University College Cork and Munster Technological University.

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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...

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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...

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AgriTech Ireland Cluster – Kick-Off Recap

AgriTech Ireland Cluster – Kick-Off Recap

- By Kieran O'Donoghue, Educational Outreach Manager, Agritech Update from Ireland’s newly forming AgriTech cluster kick-off event – 27/04/2021. The AgriTech cluster mission for Irelands AgriTech industry is to grow high...

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Igniting Cluster Development

Igniting Cluster Development

We are excited to announce that we are hosting world renowned expert and global leader in Clustering: Mr. Ifor Ffocws-Williams, on Tuesday, 22nd September @ 9am.   This is an opportunity to hear Ifor explore the potential...

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Taking Turns: Collaborative Leadership

Taking Turns: Collaborative Leadership

As I sat early morning in my home office, enjoying the quietness of child free work time, the crown of my head was showered with sweet morning kisses from a passing 10 year old primary schooler. This kindness caused me to...

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We had a great experience in working with Clodagh bringing a wide range of expertise and ideas to our successful 2019 REDF funding application, which she completed in a tight time frame.

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