EUCLES is pleased to announce the awarding of new labels to several European clusters during the months of January and February 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights their excellence in governance, overall performance, and sectoral impact. The distinguished clusters have demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable development, thereby contributing to strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy.
The GOLD Label
The GOLD label is awarded to cluster management organizations that demonstrate a high level of professionalism and sophisticated management, particularly in strategic management, internationalization, financing, sector strategy, networking, and communication. Five clusters received the Gold label in January and February 2025:
Visit Dalarna 🇸🇪
A key cluster in the development of tourism in the Swedish region of Dalarna. By focusing on sustainability, local cooperation, and customer experience, Visit Dalarna strengthens the region’s attractiveness and boosts the competitiveness of its tourism sector nationally and internationally.
Life Science Nord 🇩🇪
Based in northern Germany, this cluster is a major player in the field of medical technologies and life sciences. Through close collaboration between companies, research institutions, and public institutions, Life Science Nord fosters the development of innovative solutions for health and well-being.
Lifestyle & Design Cluster 🇩🇰
This Danish cluster promotes innovation within the creative industries by bringing together design, lifestyle, and technology players. It supports the development of new products, services, and business models with a strong societal impact, while stimulating creativity through strategic partnerships.
Cluster Foodservice 🇪🇸
Located in Spain, this cluster specializes in transforming the restaurant and hospitality sector. By focusing on innovation, digitalization, and cooperation between the various links in the value chain, Foodservice Cluster contributes to the modernization of a key sector for the economy and employment.
Copenhagen Fintech 🇩🇰
At the heart of the Nordic fintech ecosystem, Copenhagen Fintech plays a catalytic role in financial innovation. The cluster fosters synergies between startups, established companies, academic institutions, and regulators, with the aim of developing inclusive, safe, and sustainable technological solutions.
The SILVER Label
The SILVER label, “Dedicated to Cluster Excellence,” recognizes the successful implementation of improvement processes initiated following a previous benchmarking exercise for the Bronze label. Four clusters received the Silver label:
Czech Aerospace Cluster 🇨🇿
Bringing together specialized companies and research centers in the Czech Republic, this cluster works to develop cutting-edge technologies in the aerospace sector. It emphasizes collaborative innovation, industrial quality, and talent development.
DITECFER 🇮🇹
A leader in the Italian rail sector, DITECFER (Distretto per le Tecnologie Ferroviarie) develops innovative solutions aimed at improving the sustainability and safety of rail transport. The cluster also plays an active role in European green mobility projects.
Bron Innovation 🇸🇪
This Swedish cluster promotes digital transformation and regional innovation in the information and communications technology sector. By building bridges between businesses, public administrations, and research centers, Bron Innovation strengthens the competitiveness of the local economy.
SBH🇸🇪
Dedicated to sustainable and smart urban development, this Swedish-based cluster supports innovation in environmental technologies and smart city solutions. SBH contributes to the ecological transition by promoting collaborative projects between businesses, local authorities, and research institutes.
These new awards highlight the continued commitment of European clusters to building dynamic, resilient, and forward-looking innovation ecosystems. EUCLES is committed to supporting and promoting excellence-based initiatives that contribute to Europe’s global reach.