By Denise Callan, Momentum The Border Region Manufacturing Cluster (BORMAC) is an industry-led cluster comprised of manufacturing companies spanning both the North and South border region in Ireland. The specific objective is to position the cluster as a centre of excellence that is internationally recognised for its expertise and competence in providing a range of …
By Laura O’Donovan, MTU As part of the SME Cluster Growth project, Munster Technological University (MTU) reached out to engineering SMEs to identify a challenge to their growth for students to address on a Student Consultancy project. The SME Student Consultancy project is designed to enable engineering SMEs access to student expertise that can provide …
Elma Demir, Researcher and Business Development Manager The cluster network created in the scope of the SME Cluster Growth project has been advising and guiding start-ups and SMEs in the Essonne region to drive their growth. One key success of the cluster network has been the provision of visibility for start-up and SME managers, enabling …
Supporting SME Growth through Collaboration: Essonne region Cluster Network in France Read More »
Nurturing Responsible Finance, Brand Image, Network Collaboration, and Cultural Alignment By Elma Demir, Researcher and Business Development Manager, IMT-BS Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of many economies, particularly in the technology sector. While SMEs are often associated with innovation and job creation, the environmental impact of these businesses is often overlooked. …
National Event on Building Sustainable SMEs in the Engineering Sector in France Read More »
By Laura O’Donovan The MTU Extended Campus hosted its SME Cluster Growth National event on May 19th, 2023, as a free breakfast networking opportunity for MTU staff and SME representatives to meet each other. A boisterous chatter could be heard from 7.20 am onwards until 10 am on a beautiful day in the Bishopstown campus …
By Prof. Dr. Sebnem Burnaz, Istanbul Technical University In Turkey 99.8% of all businesses are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These businesses provide 73.8% of the total employment, realise 64.5% of the total turnover of the enterprises in the country and 56.3% of the total exports (www.tobb.org.tr). Although these numbers show the importance of SMEs …
Reflections on ITU Training Days with a Team of Dynamic SME Representatives Read More »
By Prof. Dr. Elena Garcia Barriocanal, Universidad de Alacalá. Self-assessment can be a powerful tool for SMEs to support sustainable growth. It helps SMEs to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement then develop smart strategies, that engage employees and adapt to changing market conditions. By leveraging the insights from self-assessment, SMEs can position themselves to …
New Online Self-Assessment Tool for SMEs Launched Read More »
By Elma Emir, Researcher and Business Development Manager Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long been an integral part of the French economy, accounting for 99.2% of all businesses and 60.5% of all employment in the country. However, the role of SMEs in France has shifted in recent years, with the emergence of digital technologies …
By Laura O’ Donovan, Researcher, MTU Cork As part of the SME Cluster Growth project, Munster Technological University (MTU) reached out to engineering SMEs for a challenge to growth for a Student Consultancy project. Stephen and Declan Bracken of DesignWise Automation in Co. Limerick answered that call and generously gave their time to work with …
We are happy to announce that training is well underway on the SME Cluster Growth Mobility and Training Programme. Here are some recent photos from two sessions where project partners at the University of Malaga (UMA) conducted the fourth session of their training project titled: How to engage with universities? This lively session was led …
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Issue #4
Welcome to the fourth edition of EMPOWER, the SME Cluster Growth project magazine. Throughout this issue, we will show you the latest activities and programmes developed within the framework of the SME Cluster Growth project, as well as some examples of business growth in which we analyse the keys to their success.
