International Days Training Session

26 & 27 February 2014, Vilnius

Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll

Business models, Inter-clusterCollaboration and Cluster Labelling

Innovage Project2nd International Training26th-27th February 2014

Vilnius

Programme

Thursday 27th

09.00 - 09.20 Wrap-up from day 1 and introduction to day 2

- Business/ financial models (cases)

09.20 – 10.00 Module 3: Inter-cluster collaboration:

- Cross sectoral cluster cooperation - Inter cluster collaboration – how to go international

10.00 – 10.15 Break

10.15 – 11.00 Cases: Inter-cluster collaboration:

- Case 1: Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster/ Nicolai Rottbøll- Case 2: Cluster for Plastics and Novel Materials/ Linas Eriksonas- Case 3: Medic@lps/ Valerie Ayache and Severine Lebreton

11.00 – 11.15 Break

11.15 – 12.00 Group exercise

12.00 – 13.00 Lunch break

Thursday 27th

13.45 – 14.30 Module 4: Cluster labelling:

- What is cluster labelling- Why cluster labelling- Types of certification- Pros and cons

14.30 – 15.15 Cases: Cluster labelling:

- Case 1: Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster/ Peter Bjørn Larsen- Case 2: Cluster for Plastics and Novel Materials/ Linas Eriksonas

15.15 – 15.45 Break

15.45 – 16.45 Group exercise and discussion

16.45– 17.00 Wrap-up and final remarks

Wrap-up from day 1:

• Module 1: Business models for running a cluster:– Business models, triple helix, NABC analysis, cluster

organisation, strategic choices, services.

• Module 2: Access to finance for clusters and members:– Financial models; private funding, membership fees,

services; public funding, EU funds

Module 3: : Inter-cluster collaboration:

Cross sectorial cooperation, inter-cluster collaboration, how to go international

1. NATIONAL COLLABORATION

2. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

NATIONAL COLLABORATION

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1: AUSTRIAN FOOD CLUSTER

EXAMPLE 1: AUSTRIAN FOOD CLUSTER

EXAMPLE 3: CLUSTER LAND UPPER AUSTRIA

EXAMPLE 4: LEAN ENERGY AND CCC

Module 3:Cases on inter-cluster collaboration

• Case 1: Copenhagen Cleantech ClusterPresented by Nicolai Rottbøll

• Case 2: Cluster for Plastics and Novel MaterialsPresented by Linas Eriksonas

• Case 2: Medic@lpsPresented by Valerie Ayache and Severine Lebreton

The international cleantech network

October 2013

Agenda for this meeting

• 01: icn overview

• 02: Member criteria

• 03: ICN services

• 04: success cases until now

• 05: icn version 2.0

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Icn vision

• ICN’s vision is to build up strong global references between leading cleantech clusters in order to create superior value for cluster members.

• ICN wants to represent the leading clusters from the world’s green growth economies from North America, Asia, Europe and South America.

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Member criteria

Triple helix organizationTrack-record of being a leading region for cleantechA strong industrial base of international companiesA large member baseBroad focus on cleantech sectors (i.e. not only focus on

solar)International strategyWillingness to dedicate resources to icn activities

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ICN IS AN EXCLUSIVE NETWORK OF WORLD-LEADING CLEANTECH CLUSTERS

WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

All of the clusters are based on triple helix collaboration

Example: SINGAPORE SUSTAINABILITY ALLIANCE:Industry: Singapore Business Federation,

Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore Singapore Water Association etc.

Research Institutions: National University of SingaporeGovernmental institutions: Economic Development Board

E.g. water, waste, smart grid, renewable

energy, energyefficiency, biofuelcompanies…

E.g. universities, technologyparks, research institutes…

E.g. municipalities, regional governments,

research funds, investment& export agencies…

the mission of icn

• Open up new markets to our member companies by providing market insights and unique knowledge

• Facilitate partnership building across clusters between companies, knowledge institutions and public authorities

• Help our cleantechclusters/alliances achieve their objects of fdi, growth, export and internationalization

Shared platform

for cleantech

Colora-do Bilbao

Copen-hagen

North Carolin

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Oslo

Singa-pore

AustriaLom-bardy

Grenob-le

Ham-burg

Yixing

South Korea

Quebec

WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

Value proposition (what’s in it for me?)

• 1. Unique entrance points• All members of ICN are committed to opening the

door for and to their stakeholders (one-stop-shop)• Each cluster have access to a large company base, 5-

10 knowledge institutions and a broad range of different public authorities

• That means access to over +8000 stakeholders

• 2. Joint projects • Partnership building• Opportunity spotting and market insights• Cross regional transparency• Entrepreneurship and incubation• Education, research and exchange programs

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Companies can use ICN for:• Finding partners for R&D projects or commercialization

• Gain market insights and get regional cleantech sector overviews

• Assistance for internationalization

• Get overview of funding sources in each region

• Use relations in other ICN cluster to open doors to potential partners

WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

Universities and research institutions can use ICN for:

• Promote test- and demonstration facilities

• Develop cross-regional study programs for e.g. Masters

• Enhance existing or create new relations to partners in ICN regions e.g. by creating cleantech focused exchange agreemetns

• Facilitate Ph.D exchanges

• Researcher knowledge-sharing within specific cleantech sectors

WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

Public authorities and municipalities can use ICN for:

• Sharing of best practices / policies

• How to use clusters as a driver for green growth

• Study tours

WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

Selected Successes

• FDI case from US to Denmark • Smart grid company (Spirae) established European headquarters in

Copenhagen based on collaboration with CCC partners and Copenhagen Capacity

• ICN cluster team secures EU funding for waste-to-energy project (Coolsweep)

• Transatlantic commercial partnership wins contract • Two engineering consultancies from Copenhagen and Colorado have

partnered and won a contract for a climate adaptation strategy for US City

• ICN labeled by the European Commission as “European Strategic Cluster Partnership”

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ICN CONFERENCE IN COPENHAGEN – MAY 2014 (TBC) (BJØRNEN HAR OPDATERET UDGAVE)

ICN Video

ICN TEAM – Whats cooking…

• ICN Benchmark survey- Benchmark study- PR material

• Events in:• - Germany x2, austria, France, US

• ICN managers meeting / conference in copenhagen 2014

• CCC members utilizing icn for internationalization

• ICN v.2 (structure, funding, size, services)

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WWW.INTERNATIONALCLEANTECHNETWORK.COM

Module 3: Group exercise

Value proposition to international clusters (NABC)

What makes your cluster interesting to collaborate with?

Module 4: Cluster labelling

• What is cluster labeling?

• Why cluster labeling?

• Types of certification

• Pros and cons

What is cluster labeling?

• Independent, voluntary proof of cluster management excellence

– 31 quality indicators – Initiated by the European Commission– Managed by the ECEI

Why cluster labeling?

• Accepted and recognized all over Europe

• Is an improvement process

• Learning from the best

Types of certification

• Label BRONZE• Label GOLD

“Demonstrate Cluster management interest for excellence”

– Everybody can reach the Bronze label– Valid for 2 years

Label Bronze

How to obtain it?

• Benchmarking exercise

• Uses similar indicators to the Quality Indicators of ECEI• Implemented by ESCA• Self assessment• No need for documentation• Cost: 1.800 €

Outcome

1. Individual report • Recommendations for further improvement

2. Bronze label is an award for being benchmarked• It is not a proof of an excellence status.

Label Gold

“Certifies that a cluster organization has proven an excellent status of cluster management”

– Fulfill pre-defined levels of excellence (80%)– Needs to be renewed after 2 years

How to obtain it?

Check minimum requirements

Online self assessment

Full assessment

Report on the assessment

Award Label Gold

Check minimum requirements

Minimum requirements– Minimum requirements for every quality indicator– E.g. of a minimum requirement

Online self assessment

– Deliverd by ESCA– Needs to achieve 80% of the maximum points of the Quality

Indicators

Online self assessment

Full assessment

• On-site assessment– Carried by two international experts– Last max. 2 days – Provide documentation/justification/proof of all

information for the Quality Indicators. – The cluster manager must be present for at least

day 1

– Will be send to the cluster organization– And to the "Cluster Excellence Expert Group” (ECEI members)

for a final decision.

Report on assessment

• Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster Awarded "Cluster Management Excellence Label GOLD“ (92 pct.)

Source: ECEI website

Silver?

Assessment focus

The focus of the assessment is on step 1 and 2

Quality indicators

Divided in 5 dimensions:

1. Structure of the cluster2. Typology, governance, co-operation3. Financing cluster organisation management 4. Strategy, objectives, services 5. Achievements, recognition

Covered by 31 indicators/questions in total for all dimensions, e.g;

E.g. of Dimension 2:

1. Structure of the cluster

2. Typology, governance, co-operation

3. Financing cluster organisation management

4. Strategy, objectives, services

5. Achievements, recognition

2.1: Maturity of the Cluster Management

2.2.1: Human Resources Available for the Cluster Management

2.2.2: Qualification of the Cluster Management Team

2.2.3: Life Long Learning Aspects for the Cluster Management Team

2.2.4: Stability and Continuity of Human Resources of the Cluster Management Team

2.3: Stability of Cluster Participation

2.4: Clarity of Roles – Involvement of Stakeholders in Decision Making Processes

2.5: Direct Personal Contacts between the Cluster Management Team and ClusterParticipants

2.6: Degree of Cooperation within the Cluster

2.7: Integration of the Cluster Organisation in the Innovation System

10 indicators:

Dimension 2: Typology, governance, co-operation

10 questions:

Indicator 2.2: Qualification of the Cluster Management Team

Pros and cons of cluster labelling

Pros

• Ensures a continuous development towards excellence

• Big advantages when competing for EU funds (not a criteria)

• Attract new members and collaboration partners

• Visible to policy makers and program agencies

Cons

• The process takes time and resources

• Renewed every two years

• Not a guarantee for better funding

• Not a guarantee for excellence (Bronze)

Module 4: Group exercise:

Wrap-up from Day 2:

• Module 3: : Inter-cluster collaboration:– Cross sectorial cooperation, inter-cluster collaboration, how

to go international

• Module 4: : Cluster labelling:– What is it? Why labelling?, types of certification, pros and

cons

Thank you!

• THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIONSee you soon again

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