tci 2015 enhancing firms competitiveness by cluster internationalisation
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Enhancing Firms Competitive-ness by Cluster International-
isationDr. John Hobbs & *Tamara Högler,
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland*CyberForum, Karlsruhe, Germany
Parallel Session 3.4: Successful Internationalization Strategies – Part 2
Internationalisation Project Portfolio
www.be-wiser.eu
• Be WiserBuilding Enterprises – Wireless and Internet Security in European Regions
• 12 partners / 7 countries
• Objectives: Raising awareness (cyber-crime), supporting policies, establishing international cooperation
• UPSIDEUser-driven Participatory Solutions for Innovation in Digitally-centered Ecosystems
• 14 partners / 6 countries
• Objectives: Foster convergence of digital innovation, establishing Open Innovation processes in Quadruple Helixes, establishing international cooperation
www.upside-project.eu
Internationalisation!
V-LINC is an expert research group which informs and develops policy recommendations through mapping, visualising and analysing the strength of key relationships within Cluster Ecosystems.
Measure Global ImpactMeasure Levels of InternationalisationDevelop Targeted Strategy and Policy
Visualisation of Linkages in Networked Clusters
Key Benefits of the V-LINC Analysis
Internationalisation Comparison Analysis
Key Outputs of the V-LINC Analysis
Cluster Organisation / Regional Development Agencies receive an analysis which maps, visualises and analyses their ecosystem – includes policy recommendations.
Individual Firm’s receive a report which benchmarks them against competitors in their cluster
Any interested firm or research organisation can use the ‘Connect’ function to engage in facilitated connections with the listed firms from the Be Wiser partner clusters. These connections can provide opportunities not only for firms to network with industry peers across Europe but also provide a platform from which firms can collaborate on a wide range of activities; from the creation of market opportunities to research innovations.
Be Wiser Connect
Be Wiser Connect
Be Wiser Connect
Chicago ICT Cluster
Firm’s Confirmed for Interview
http://bewiserconnect.cit.ie/
If you would like any further information on Be Wiser Connect or the V-LINC analysis, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dr John HobbsSenior Lecturer, Department of Management and Enterprise,Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland.
Mobile: 00353 86 8091294 Office: 00353 21 4335149Email: [email protected]
www.be-wiser.eu @EU_BEWISER
Tamara HöglerHead of Department for Innovations and International Affairs, CyberForum e.V., Haid-und-Neu-Str. 18, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Mobile: 0049 1512 353 6055Office: 0049 721 602 897 29Email: [email protected]