Ukrainian Cluster Alliance —
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Association of Ukrainian organizations for cluster movement development and economic growth
Export – Internationalization Program
The document is a public and collective appeal of UCA clusters to the Ukrainian government for better coordination of anti-crisis actions.
Success stories
Intercluster collaboration in UCA – the first results
Since July 2022, we have tried to join efforts and establish intercluster cooperation within
BOWI competition winner: “The project is being talked about all over Europe, it’s hard to find a better PR”
BOWI (Boosting Widening Digital Innovation Hubs) is a European project for development of international
Olha Trofymova: “If there are more than three hours between air alarms, then you can work”
We bring to your attention an interview with Olha Trofymova, the head of the
Multilateral agenda for Ukrainian space-tech internationalization
Until recently, the Ukrainian spacetech community was represented by 5 regional space clusters (including Dnipro Space Cluster, “DSC”). They cover all of Ukraine (with the exception of its occupied territories)
History of the Alliance
UCA was founded on March 24, 2022 on the basis of the Clusters 4 Ukraine initiative, which emerged on the platform of industrial and high-tech sectors Industry 4 Ukraine. The main driving force of the Ukrainian cluster movement in various formats is the Association of Industrial Automation Enterprises of Ukraine (APPAU).
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Analytical Center
We carry out research, advocacy and consulting in the field of industry and economic development. We develop national strategies and lobby them in the Government.
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Marketplace
Joint service of needs of all clusters through own Platform. We provide an opportunity for Alliance members to express their products, services and needs through the ECCP platform.
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Matchmaking
We organize individual and group meetings of stakeholders on a wide range of issues related to cluster development, industry and the economy.
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Fundraising
We attract money and other resources (human, material, information, etc.). We provide funding for collective and individual projects of Alliance members.
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Export support
We help clusters to establish exports through their own network of foreign partners. We cooperate with the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office.
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Government Relations
We lobby the interests of clusters in the political environment. We promote the systematic influence of the Alliance members on the Government's actions for the purpose of Ukraine's economic development.