By John Hobbs, presented at the 18th TCI Global Conference, Daegu, 2015.

1. Enhancing Firms
Competitiveness by Cluster
Internationalisation
Dr. John Hobbs & *Tamara Högler,
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
*CyberForum, Karlsruhe, Germany
Parallel Session 3.4: Successful Internationalization Strategies – Part 2

2. Internationalisation Project Portfolio
www.be-wiser.eu
• Be Wiser
Building Enterprises – Wireless and
Internet Security in European Regions
• 12 partners / 7 countries
• Objectives: Raising awareness (cyber-
crime), supporting policies, establishing
international cooperation
• UPSIDE
User-driven Participatory Solutions for
Innovation in Digitally-centered
Ecosystems
• 14 partners / 6 countries
• Objectives: Foster convergence of
digital innovation, establishing Open
Innovation processes in Quadruple
Helixes, establishing international
cooperation
www.upside-project.eu

3. http://bewiserconnect.cit.ie/

4. V-LINC is an expert research group which informs and develops policy recommendations
through mapping, visualising and analysing the strength of key relationships within
Cluster Ecosystems.
Measure Global Impact
Measure Levels of Internationalisation
Develop Targeted Strategy and Policy
Visualisation of Linkages in Networked Clusters

5. Key Benefits of the V-LINC Analysis

6. Internationalisation Comparison Analysis

7. Key Outputs of the V-LINC Analysis
Cluster Organisation / Regional Development Agencies receive an analysis which maps,
visualises and analyses their ecosystem – includes policy recommendations.
Individual Firm’s receive a report which benchmarks them against competitors in their cluster

8. Any interested firm or research organisation can use the ‘Connect’ function to engage in
facilitated connections with the listed firms from the Be Wiser partner clusters. These
connections can provide opportunities not only for firms to network with industry peers
across Europe but also provide a platform from which firms can collaborate on a wide
range of activities; from the creation of market opportunities to research innovations.
Be Wiser Connect

9. Be Wiser Connect

10. Be Wiser Connect

11. Chicago ICT Cluster
Firm’s Confirmed for Interview
http://bewiserconnect.cit.ie/

12. If you would like any further information on Be Wiser Connect or the V-LINC analysis,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dr John Hobbs
Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Enterprise,
Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland.
Mobile: 00353 86 8091294
Office: 00353 21 4335149
Email: john.hobbs@cit.ie
www.be-wiser.eu @EU_BEWISER
Tamara Högler
Head of Department for Innovations and International Affairs,
CyberForum e.V., Haid-und-Neu-Str. 18, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Mobile: 0049 1512 353 6055
Office: 0049 721 602 897 29
Email: hoegler@cyberforum.de