Useful materials for cluster coordinators

A strong cluster does not appear on its own. It is formed by people. Being a cluster coordinator means more than just organising meetings or keeping records.

This means being a point of convergence for interests, ambitions and resources. It is the coordinator who creates an environment in which business finds partners, science finds applied tasks, and communities find new opportunities for growth.

Participating in cluster development is a mission that requires strategic thinking, resilience to challenges, and access to high-quality, verified information. We are publishing a selection of practical materials from the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance. These resources are designed specifically for those who work with the challenges of cluster management on a daily basis, build partnerships, and seek growth opportunities.

Materials for CLUSTER COORDINATORS who are just starting to create clusters:

• Cluster maturity model — a guide to cluster development tools by maturity stage. https://cutt.ly/HrzPcI0c

• Cluster self-diagnosis — a test for cluster organisations that helps to understand the level of maturity and next steps https://cutt.ly/drzPcNtQ

• Article ‘How to organise a regional cluster: 10 tips for beginners’ — useful for regions and communities that are just planning to create clusters https://cutt.ly/8rzPvoJb

• Success stories of Ukrainian clusters – provide examples from the activities of the APPAU, UAM, Podil Fashion Cluster, Kharkiv IT Cluster, Lviv Medical Cluster, U-Food Association and many others. These stories inspire and explain how cluster communities are addressing the challenges of business development in their industries or market sectors during the war. https://cutt.ly/grzPbfOv

These resources will serve as a foundation for those who are building strong clusters today to create strong regions tomorrow.