More than 100 clusters and business development organisations from 36 countries met at the first online Global Cluster Matchmaking. Through almost 200 cluster-to-cluster meetings the More than 100 clusters and business development organisations from 36 countries met at the first online Global Cluster Matchmaking. y (re-)connected eco-system world-wide. And new global collaborations driven by clusters have already begun.

A key message is that global challenges might have become more complex. But the complexity means that SMEs need more - not less - support from clusters in navigating the new global opportunities.

The power of clusters

During the kick-off webinar Dr. Christian Ketels - visiting Executive at Harvard Business School - gave insights on the change in globalization patterns and the new role of clusters. While the South African supercluster GreenCape demonstrated their power of clustering in times of COVID-19 while dealing with the green transition meanwhile. And Cap Digital - The French Hub for digital & ecological transformation - showed how global challenges can be addressed with digital and circular solutions – and shared insights on how their services changed due to COVD-19.

The Global Cluster Matchmaking was crowdfunded by the participating clusters while TCI Network, Enterprise Europe Network Denmark and Cluster Excellence Denmark donated expertise, network and manpower to make it happen.

See webinar and presentations here: https://global-cluster-matchmaking.b2match.io/page-3961