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National Level

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as well as the Federal Ministry of Education and Research support the development of efficient clusters on a national scale.

go-cluster

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The "go-cluster" programme provides a stimulus to improve cluster management and help turn German clusters into highly effective international clusters. The initiative provides support for innovative services and raises the international visibility of innovation clusters. Members of the "go-cluster" programme can obtain funding for novel solutions.

Spitzencluster-Wettbewerb

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The winners of the "Spitzencluster-Wettbewerb - Mehr Innovation. Mehr Wachstum" (Leading-Edge Clusters Competition – More Innovation. More Growth) run by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research succeeded in bringing together the most important partners within the innovation and value-added chain in their respective fields of technology and regions. The funding provided supports them in implementing their cluster and innovation strategy – helping them to establish themselves in international leading groups in the long term.

Unternehmen Region

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The "Unternehmen Region - Die BMBF-Innovationsinitiative für die Neuen Länder" (Entrepreneurial Regions - The BMBF Innovation Initiative for the New German Federal States) is a measure that focuses on establishing and developing particular technology, science and business skills in former East German regions. The initiative aims to lay the foundations for the development of regional business clusters.