The Programme invites project beneficiaries to submit initial ideas for cluster project initiatives.

The aim of the invitation is twofold:

1. The submitted ideas will be used as input for the Cluster Project Development Event on 13 and 14 October in Bremen, Germany. In order for your cluster idea to be discussed at the event, please submit the below form until 1 October.
2. Cluster ideas submitted until 22 September will be presented during the Monitoring Committee meeting on 29 and 30 September for consideration. The ideas will provide valuable input for the discussion of the details of the cluster concept.

Background
The project clustering concept builds on the idea that projects, which share a common theme or address similar issues, form a cluster initiative and deliver a shared strategic input for the North Sea Region.

Details about the cluster concept as discussed to date, the themes and sub-themes identified and the practicalities of submitting cluster ideas can be found here:

• Background Paper - Submission of initial cluster ideas
• Cluster project ideas form
• Outcomes of the presentation and discussion on project clustering during the Annual Conference 2010
• Strategy and Priorities (pay special attention to the bullet points in chapter 3.5.5 Strategic Projects)