MANAGEMENT OF THE INDUSTRY’S INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BASED ON CLUSTER INFRASTRUCTURE FORMATION

Abstract

Relevance of the research. Effective innovative development of industry in the EU is provided through support for inter- industry contacts within the cluster organizations. Target setting. Due to deepen cooperation between domestic and European business, there is a practical need for the development of the cluster concept of the national economy on the basis of European experience. Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The problems of cluster networking companies actively studied in western and domestic economic science. Uninvestigated parts of general matters defining. However, missing are studies that have analyzed the types of clustered services and analyzed the prospects for their development. It should be noted that the establishment of the necessary infrastructure cluster is the basis of effective cluster cooperation that promotes competitiveness at all levels. The research objective. The article is the study and analysis of approaches to design and implement different types of cluster services provided by the cluster services in the European Union. The statement of basic materials. The authors summarized practical experience of European cluster services in an organization such as market research, mediation in finding partners, project support, organization of technology transfer and support in obtaining financing. We demonstrate the role of these services in enhancing inter-sectoral innovation cooperation network participants. Conclusions. Cluster organizations provide the appropriate enabling environment for the development of advanced technologies and new business models, acting as ``kickers{''} to attract companies and research institutions from different sectors and countries to jointly develop innovative solutions. They also facilitate the access of SMEs to global value chain and facilitate their participation in long-term cooperation with strategic partners from other countries.