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Spotlight on a Cross-Border Cluster in Ireland

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 …

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SME Student Consultancy in Action at MTU Cork

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 …

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Supporting SME Growth through Collaboration: Essonne region Cluster Network in France

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 …

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National Event on Building Sustainable SMEs in the Engineering Sector in France 

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. …

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Reflections on ITU Training Days with a Team of Dynamic SME Representatives

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 …

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New Online Self-Assessment Tool for SMEs Launched

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 …

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SME Cluster Growth Magazine

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.