The geographical region of Co-Location Centre (CLC) West is one of the most heavily industrialised sections of Europe, but it is also characterized by a high degree of diversity. Spain and Portugal are part of the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS), while France is part of the trilateral cooperation agreement “Industrie 4.0”, which is designed to promote the digitalisation of the manufacturing industry.
CLC West represents a a growing community that currently includes 15 Partners, who bring around 70 facilities to support industry-oriented education and innovation into our pan-European undertaking.
EIT Manufacturing brings together a growing network of top-tier industrial partners, leading academic and research institutions from across the region and innovative startups, scaleups and SMEs.
A key way of transforming knowledge into value is by overcoming the fragmented nature of many innovation networks. In order to ensure that innovations reach the market, industry has the right talent and entrepreneurs can thrive; EIT Manufacturing connects and integrates the areas of education, innovation and business creation.
Ultimately, EIT Manufacturing strives to accelerate faster innovation with the potential to improve everyday life globally, help meet Europe’s ambitious climate goals, and ensure that its workforce is ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
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