Corallia Clusters Initiative 4.71

To date, 3 highly-specialised clusters have been developed in knowledge-intensive thematic sectors with a strong exports-orientation: the mi-Cluster (nano/microelectronics-based systems and applications) established in 2004, the si-Cluster (space technologies and applications) established in 2009 and the gi-Cluster (gaming technologies and creative content) established in 2011. Corallia has performed preparatory actions and largely contributed to the kick-off of clusters in other sectors as well.

Additionally, Corallia promotes the hyper-concentration of industrial members of clusters in the InnoHubs, in order to boost innovation exhibited in Greece and abroad. It currently operates three InnoHubs, in Athens and in Patras. The α1•innohub was established in 2007, as the innovation and cutting-edge technology node in the Greek capital, Athens. The π1•innohub has been in full operation since 2011, as the innovation, research and high-tech bridge in Patras, the third largest urban area and regional capital of Western Greece. Additionally, the α2•innohub (HQ) opened its doors in 2014, further expanding the network of thematic InnoHubs, positioned as the innovation, networking and high-tech ring in Maroussi, the business district of Athens.

Corallia also implements a series of initiatives to stimulate and promote Youth Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with high-profile partners and supporters in Greece and abroad and organizes programmes to accelerate youth entrepreneurship including the most prominent accelerator programme currently operating in Greece, the egg – enter.grow.go, in cooperation with Eurobank. Among other actions, it is responsible for the programme Educational Trip, co-organized with the student associations from Stanford, Berkeley, MIT and Georgia Tech.

Aiming at achieving transnational and interregional cooperation, Corallia demonstrates a strong engagement in European cluster policy bodies and has established key-strategic International Collaborations with all innovation stakeholders, regional and national development offices around the world with the ultimate goal to ensure a strong impact on cluster development in the participating countries (and beyond).