GCMC became a member of the ECCP with a bronze medal, which is one of the most important achievements in the history of the cluster for the advancement and development of the association!

ECCP – European Cluster Collaboration Platform is a strong community that has been helping cluster organizations to develop throughout Europe and beyond since 2015.

Membership of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform makes the full ECCP service available to the GCMC and its members, including:

1. Dynamic mapping of over 1,200 profiled cluster organizations worldwide;

2. The largest information hub for clusters offering the latest news and an opportunity connect with a broad community via the quarterly ECCP newsletter;

3. A variety of events dedicated to clusters’ development: webinars, capacity building seminars, conferences to foster capacity building and peer discussions;

4. Matchmaking events supporting the development of cooperation between clusters in Europe and beyond;

5. An extensive knowledge database featuring a mapping of regional, national, international, and sectoral cluster networks, toolkits, and publications;

6. Detailed information on four of the European Cluster Partnerships and a dedicated Partnership forum for members;

7. Forum for Cluster Associations and Networks to foster mutual learning and the exchange of activities and funding opportunities;

8. A partner search facility, where cluster organizations can find potential partners;

9. Dedicated pages supporting international cooperation including profiles of selected countries of strategic interest and a technical assistance facility;

10. The most up-to-date information on key policy areas of the European Commission: green and digital policy, social economy, economic resilience, and industrial ecosystems.