Furniture Go International
Hybrid
22/02/2022
03/02/2023
ADDED VALUE & EXPECTED ECONOMIC IMPACT
The project, driven by eight European clusters and funded by the European Commission, will help SMEs to reach new markets through collaboration and innovation. The project's objectives are to:
- CREATE AN INTERNATIONALISATION COOPERATION FRAMEWORK
Develop permanent and strategic collaboration agreements among the European partnered clusters in order to support SMEs internationalisation activities in the targeted countries.
- IDENTIFY SPECIFIC MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Detect at least 2 ”hot spots” in each targeted country that could lead to new business opportunities for the furniture industry.
- ESTABLISH FORMAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE KEY PLAYERS IN THE TARGETED MARKETS
Identify 4-5 key players in each country who could help to develop new collaborative opportunities and establish a strong relationship framework with them.
- CREATE NEW SERVICES TO SUPPORT SMEs INTERNATIONALISATION
Identify, develop and promote 2-3 internationalisation added value services in each targeted country.
TARGETS:
- Targeted business relations (customers/providers)
- Support development for direct investments
- Initiation & development of international projects
The project, driven by eight European clusters and funded by the European Commission, will help SMEs to reach new markets through collaboration and innovation. The project's objectives are to:
- CREATE AN INTERNATIONALISATION COOPERATION FRAMEWORK
Develop permanent and strategic collaboration agreements among the European partnered clusters in order to support SMEs internationalisation activities in the targeted countries.
- IDENTIFY SPECIFIC MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Detect at least 2 ”hot spots” in each targeted country that could lead to new business opportunities for the furniture industry.
- ESTABLISH FORMAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE KEY PLAYERS IN THE TARGETED MARKETS
Identify 4-5 key players in each country who could help to develop new collaborative opportunities and establish a strong relationship framework with them.
- CREATE NEW SERVICES TO SUPPORT SMEs INTERNATIONALISATION
Identify, develop and promote 2-3 internationalisation added value services in each targeted country.
TARGETS:
- Targeted business relations (customers/providers)
- Support development for direct investments
- Initiation & development of international projects
Register to the initiative
Calendar of events
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Bulgarian Furniture Cluster activities - president G. Christova-Murray
Bulgarian Furniture Cluster activities - president G. Christova-Murray
The online meeting will present representatives of Bulgarian furniture and woodworking companies organizations. Representatives of local public bodies will also be invited for presentation on SME support mechanisms.
During the cluster visit, the participants will visit the Ligna Group Ltd and the EXPO MEBEL SOFIA (international exhibition for furniture, interior textile and home accessories). Bulgarian Furniture Cluster's members NIKI 92 Ltd and BCC 95 Ltd will receive the delegation during the second day of the visit.
The networking section of the event will be continous and we invite you to set up meetings using the platform!
During the cluster visit, the participants will visit the Ligna Group Ltd and the EXPO MEBEL SOFIA (international exhibition for furniture, interior textile and home accessories). Bulgarian Furniture Cluster's members NIKI 92 Ltd and BCC 95 Ltd will receive the delegation during the second day of the visit.
The networking section of the event will be continous and we invite you to set up meetings using the platform!
Venue: Event Center „MISSIA 23”, 23 Mizia Street, Sofia & hybrid
Event Center ”MISSIA 23”, 23 Mizia Street, Sofia & Hybrid
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10:00
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12:00
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Project partners discussion & South Africa stakeholders
Project partners discussion & South Africa stakeholders
On April 4th - 8th, a FGOI delegation coordinated by the Transylvanian Furniture Cluster & Hygia Consult will travel to the Western Cape Province, meeting with stakeholders in Cape Town, George and Knysna. During the meetings, the project and the intentions of the European companies will be presented: bilateral import/export relations, direct investment intentions and companies interested in partners for international projects.
On April 5th, 2022, between 10.00 and 12.00 (SAST Time) the meeting "Project partners discussion & South Africa stakeholders" will take place, with the physical participation of some guests in Cape Town and online participants from partnered networks. On this occasion, the project and the interest of the collaborating parties (European & African partners) will be briefly presented. The online meeting will take place in this platform by accessing the link from the virtual camera.
On April 5th, 2022, between 10.00 and 12.00 (SAST Time) the meeting "Project partners discussion & South Africa stakeholders" will take place, with the physical participation of some guests in Cape Town and online participants from partnered networks. On this occasion, the project and the interest of the collaborating parties (European & African partners) will be briefly presented. The online meeting will take place in this platform by accessing the link from the virtual camera.
Transylvanian Furniture Cluster
Start
11:00
End
13:00
15
FGOI Cluster visit Slovenia
FGOI Cluster visit Slovenia
On 14th -15th April, a FGOI delegation coordinated by the Wood Industry Cluster, will travel to Ljubljana, in the context of FGOI cluster visits.
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On 14th April, the delegation will attend the Slovenian Woodworking Day - a central multi-day sectorial event that brings together policy makers, industry and researchers.
As part of the visit, this online session is dedicated to internationalization, where the state's activities in support of the internationalization of companies, examples of good practice and the international FGOI project will be presented.
You can follow the event 14th od April 2022 from 11:45 to 13:10 Central European Time online (translated into English) via the Zoom link HERE.
This is followed by the international b2b event from 13.10 to 14.10 Central European Time, in which you can also take part online HERE (registration needed).
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On 15th April, the delegation will have an FGOI stakeholder meeting from 9:00 to 11:00 Central European Time. As special guest is invited the Wood Furniture Home Cluster FVG with a presentation on their internationalization activities and on possible collaboration at cluster level. Y
The event can be attended via the InEvent Virtual room HERE.
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On 14th April, the delegation will attend the Slovenian Woodworking Day - a central multi-day sectorial event that brings together policy makers, industry and researchers.
As part of the visit, this online session is dedicated to internationalization, where the state's activities in support of the internationalization of companies, examples of good practice and the international FGOI project will be presented.
You can follow the event 14th od April 2022 from 11:45 to 13:10 Central European Time online (translated into English) via the Zoom link HERE.
This is followed by the international b2b event from 13.10 to 14.10 Central European Time, in which you can also take part online HERE (registration needed).
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On 15th April, the delegation will have an FGOI stakeholder meeting from 9:00 to 11:00 Central European Time. As special guest is invited the Wood Furniture Home Cluster FVG with a presentation on their internationalization activities and on possible collaboration at cluster level. Y
The event can be attended via the InEvent Virtual room HERE.
Wood Industry Cluster Slovenia
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9:00
End
11:00
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Internationalization opportunities in UK - by HABIC
Internationalization opportunities in UK - by HABIC
On 24th May, at 10.30 CET, the hybrid session ”Internationalization opportunities in UK - by HABIC” will take place, in the context of the cluster visit organized by HABIC.
Representatives of the FGOI consortium will attend on 24-25 May a cluster visit organized by HABIC in London, in the context of sharing knowledge about the European furniture market, support networking among European delegations and facilitate the formation of collaborative partnerships between participants.
Representatives of the FGOI consortium will attend on 24-25 May a cluster visit organized by HABIC in London, in the context of sharing knowledge about the European furniture market, support networking among European delegations and facilitate the formation of collaborative partnerships between participants.
During the event, opportunities for internationalization in the UK will be presented, as well as the Basque Living Showroom concept and management model. Moreover, the on-site delegations will learn about the HABIC SMEs that are involved in the collaborative showroom.
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10:30
End
12:30
15
Hoda Anwar – Key inputs about the Egyptian specification market
Hoda Anwar – Key inputs about the Egyptian specification market
During the meeting, Hoda Anwar will present some key points for manufacturers about how specification market works in Egypt and how sustainability is considered in architecture and interior design projects in this country.
Hoda Anwar is a thriving Architect and Environmental Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the Environmental Industry.
Currently associated with ECG Consultants, she is a very active member in the Sustainability and Green Buildings on both local and regional scale. Her intensive experience in Environmental Engineering and Specification makes her an asset for sustainable projects. She is a USGBC faculty, USGBC Pro-Reviewer, WELL Accredited Professional from IWBI, EDGE Expert and EPD Specialist, LEED Accredited Professional BD+C from GBCI, and has participated in several international conferences as reviewer and judge.
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15:30
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16:30
Project Partners
Others
Bulgarian Furniture Cluster
Bulgarian Furniture Cluster
The Bulgarian Furniture Cluster is a dynamic non-profit association registered in 2009 that holds an ESCA Label – Bronze. The organization urges its members, from furniture design to manufacturing, to be competitive on the local markets, but partners on the international stage, collaboratively building a “brand name” of innovation, quality, and reliability for the Bulgarian furniture industry at international markets.
CLUSTER OF CZECH FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS
CLUSTER OF CZECH FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS
Cluster of Czech Furniture Manufacturers, the largest cluster focusing on furniture and woodworking industry, interior design and leader of cluster initiatives in the Czech Republic, is an open organization into which any Czech furniture maker who identifies with its goals and vision can join.
HABIC BASQUE HABITAT, WOOD, OFFICE & HOSPITALITY C
HABIC BASQUE HABITAT, WOOD, OFFICE & HOSPITALITY C
Habic is the cluster association of habitat, wood, hospitality and design industry of the Basque Country. We group together near to 100 hundred members, including about 80 industrial companies, most of the SMEs.
Our mission is to improve industry competitiveness through collaborative projects and shared knowledge that lead to new sustainable competitive advantages to the companies.
Habitat Cluster Barcelona
Habitat Cluster Barcelona
Habitat Clúster Barcelona is a business association with a legal and non-profit nature whose main objective is to promote and contribute to the competitiveness of the entire chain of value of the habitat sector in Catalonia.
HCB works transversally with companies in the sector to innovate, we help in the evolution of business and focus on shared strategic challenges. BRONZE labelled cluster with 55 members with the following distribution 46 SMEs, 5 largecompanies and 4 research centres. Member of Catalan Cluster Network
Interior Cluster Sweden
Interior Cluster Sweden
Interior Cluster Sweden is a non-profit organisation, a geographic concentration of 105 furniture producers, sub suppliers, institutions and municipalities in the furniture and interior design industry.
It has the potential to affect competition by increasing the productivity of the companies in the cluster, driving innovation, and stimulating new businesses and growth.
Our goal is to represent, support and promote the Swedish furniture industry when in dialogue with our national and international partners.
Transylvanian Furniture Cluster
Transylvanian Furniture Cluster
Transylvanian Furniture Cluster was established in 2012 at the initiative of several legal entities, through their association, to support the furniture industry in its quest for competitiveness, both on the national and international market. Besides the validation from more than 80 current members (mostly SMEs), the management team of the cluster is Gold Label certified by ESCA – European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis. Transylvanian Furniture Cluster is a founding member of the Northern Transylvania Clusters Consortium, is part of the Clusters Association in Romania – CLUSTERO and is active in multiple national and international networks and platforms, such as ECCP – European Cluster Collaboration Platform and FWCP – The Furniture and Woodworking Cluster partnership.
Wood Industry Cluster Slovenia
Wood Industry Cluster Slovenia
The Wood Industry Cluster, Slovenia (WIC) is a non-profit private association that was founded in 1999 by woodworking companies, along with state institutions. Today the WIC is comprised of 90 companies and institutions including Slovenian wood processors and producers of furniture (about one third of the Slovenian wood sector). The staff of the WIC office has more than 30 years of experience, especially in the field of clustering, networking, development, project coordination and management, participation in EU projects, transfer of knowledge, as well as in training and internationalisation.