International Networks
The South Savo Food Cluster works to raise the international profile of the region’s food sector. Its representatives take part in international food sector events and actively engage in networks that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
S3 Food for Positive Health Impact
The S3 Food for Positive Health Impact partnership brings together European regions and their food, research, healthcare and innovation ecosystems to strengthen the role of food in promoting health and well-being. The partnership aims to increase knowledge about the relationship between food and health, translate this knowledge into innovation, and support the development and market introduction of new and improved food products and solutions that contribute to healthier lives.
The partnership addresses the entire food value chain, from food production and processing to food choices and consumption. Its priorities include healthier food products, food for different life stages and specific needs, food literacy and education, and a better understanding of how food and nutrition affect health. Through interregional collaboration, the partnership connects companies, research organisations, healthcare actors, public authorities and other stakeholders and creates opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation and joint initiatives.
South Savo is one of the participating European regions in the partnership.
Through its involvement, the South Savo Food Cluster connects the region’s food ecosystem with European partners and expertise in food, health and nutrition and opens up opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge exchange and the development of new joint initiatives.
The partnership is part of the European S3 Thematic Smart Specialisation Platforms, which support interregional collaboration between regions sharing similar priorities in their Smart Specialisation Strategies. The European Commission’s four S3 Thematic Platforms cover Agri-Food, Energy, Industrial Modernisation and Sustainable Blue Economy. Read more.
ERRIN – European Regions Research and Innovation Network
ERRIN (European Regions Research and Innovation Network) is a Brussels-based network bringing together around 120 regional organisations from more than 20 European countries. The network strengthens regional research and innovation ecosystems by promoting knowledge exchange, interregional collaboration and engagement in European research and innovation policy and programmes.
Through ERRIN, the South Savo Food Cluster connects with European regions and innovation ecosystems, exchanges knowledge and good practices, builds new partnerships and explores opportunities for joint European projects. ERRIN’s thematic Working Groups also provide platforms for networking, project development and engagement with EU research and innovation initiatives. Read more.
ECCP – European Cluster Collaboration Platform
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is the European online hub for industry clusters, connecting more than 50,000 cluster experts, businesses and policymakers across Europe. The platform supports international cluster collaboration, knowledge exchange and partnership building, and provides access to matchmaking activities, events, funding opportunities and information on European cluster initiatives.
Through ECCP, the South Savo Food Cluster is connected to the wider European cluster community. The platform provides opportunities to build international partnerships, identify potential project partners and funding opportunities, exchange good practices and strengthen cooperation with other clusters, businesses and regional innovation ecosystems across Europe. ECCP initiatives such as Clusters Meet Regions also support dialogue and collaboration between clusters, regional authorities and policymakers. Read more.