The following document has been prepared based on discussion in the High-level Advisory Group on Clusters, the European Cluster Alliance, and other groups.

The strategic importance of clusters for European innovation and global competitiveness is only now becoming fully recognized.

Cluster policy in Europe needs a step-change in ambition and effectiveness to reach its potential as a real driver of European prosperity.

Success depends on concerted changes in policies, programmes, initiatives, and thinking at many different levels and in many different places across Europe.

This Memorandum is supported by national and regional agencies for innovation and economic development and addressed to policy makers at the national and European levels.

Why we need stronger clusters?

How a government can help?

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