- EU gives go-ahead to Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster
- Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster has received an official pledge on EU funds and has thus been given the go-ahead for the largest Danish Structural Funds project ever.
A proud and delighted Head of Secretariat from Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (CCC), Mr. Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll, recently announced that the EU funds CCC had been expecting to receive had now officially been pledged.
The funds make CCC the largest European Union Structural Funds project ever committed to in Denmark. The project now totals exactly DKK 143 million, which also makes it the largest Scandinavian cluster initiative in the field of cleantech. Half of the money comes from structural funds and the other half is sponsored by the partners themselves.
Broad based co-operation
The project, which has been made possible by the regions of
Zealand and Copenhagen and a unique set of partners from the
private sector as well as the research community, shows a broad,
joint commitment and a desire to work together on the creation of
green growth in the region:
"Denmark may never be able to compete with countries like China or
the US on a financial scale - but what we can and will do is work
together much more closely than any other place in the world",
Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll states and continues:
"As a follow-up on the large international attention achieved
during COP15, the co-operation to create jobs and growth and
attract large investments within the cleantech sector now begins on
Zealand as well as in the rest of Denmark."
Five key commitment areas
The cluster project is focused on the foundation of an increased collaboration within five key commitment areas Nicolai Sederberg Rottbøll elaborates:
- Test & Demonstration, to ensure access to thorough research and full scale demonstration.
- Matchmaking, connecting organisations to the right projects and people.
- International Outreach, connecting the cleantech cluster with clusters abroad.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship, turning green ideas into business projects.
- Facilitating projects, keeping people and businesses up to
date.
The gravity and ambition of the project is underlined by the fact
that Mr. Anders Eldrup, CEO of DONG Energy, has been appointed
chairman of the board of CCC.
CCC extends open invitation
CCC will celebrate its secured funding and thus the official
opening of the initiative on Wednesday 14 April 2010 at Copenhagen
University.
This is also an open invitation to companies and organisations
wishing to be a part of CCC.
The Partners behind CCC
Copenhagen Capacity - The Danish Capital Region's official inward investment agency.
DI - The Confederation of Danish Industry is the premier lobbying organisation for Danish businesses on national and international issues.
Risø DTU - the National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy.
Scion DTU - Science Park helps companies realise and commercialise their high-tech ideas.
University of Copenhagen - The largest institution of research and education in Denmark.
Symbion - The largest science park in Denmark.
EnergyMap - Webguide to climate solutions, containing information about the latest energy and climate related technologies.
Business Frederikssund - The organisation for business and tourism in Frederikssund.
DHI - An independent, international consulting and research organisation.
What is CCC
Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster is the official cluster
organisation
for the more than 500 companies, organisations and knowledge
institutions working within cleantech in Copenhagen and
Denmark.
Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster serves as your one-stop entry
to Danish cleantech.
We offer you a broad variety of services including overview
and
access to business and investment opportunities, test &
demonstration sites and projects, cleantech sector networks,
seminars and events in Copenhagen and Denmark.
Join Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster
What: Kick off
When: April 14th 2010
Where: University of Copenhagen
How to sign-up: email mvp@cphcleantech.com with your name, title and company details
