The Creative Cluster OpenHub participated in the ninth informal winter meeting of Romanian clusters, organized in Piatra Neamț. The event, hosted by Clustero – the Romanian Cluster Association and the ASTRICO N-E Cluster, gathered representatives from clusters across the country, providing an ideal platform for dialogue and exchange of experiences in the field of innovation and regional development.






This year, the meeting benefited from the support and participation of the North-East Regional Development Agency, facilitating a constructive dialogue with other interested RDAs to explore aspects related to cluster funding within the Regional Operational Program. This framework allowed for the presentation of impressive examples of innovation projects successfully implemented by Romanian clusters, highlighting the potential for funding from operational and national programs, as well as the funding conditions provided in the current regional programs.
The contribution of the Creative Cluster OpenHub to this event was remarkable, with Geru Marius presenting the cluster’s activities and achievements in 2023. He highlighted how the cluster managed to capitalize on funding opportunities and implement innovative projects that add value to its members and the broader community. The presentation also emphasized the cluster’s commitment to promoting innovation and close collaboration among its members, thereby contributing to the economic and social development of the region.
The interactive session dedicated to the exchange of ideas and best practices with the experts from Innovation Performance AS Norway, partners of Clustero in the project “Innovative services for twin transition in SMEs and clusters,” offered valuable learning and collaboration opportunities. The discussions focused on strengthening the clusters’ capacity to implement green and digital transformation solutions for member SMEs, underlining the importance of the twin transition in the current economic and ecological context.
In conclusion, we would like to thank our gracious hosts for their exceptional hospitality and the memorable moments provided. We also appreciate the participation and contribution of all attendees at the meeting and look forward to next year’s tenth edition, ready to continue the dialogue and collaboration for a more innovative and sustainable future.