History

2007-2008 - creating the cluster initiative under the project "Regional innovation networks of use and transfer of knowledge forming the base of a ICT cluster "

Creating a cluster initiative a mapping of ICT companies in the West Pomerania voivodeship was conducted.  We created a database of companies, conducted meetings to promote cooperation within the cluster. As a result 97 companies joined an informal initiative. We prepared a web portal www.ict-pomorzezachodnie.pl, we implemented a CRM system for managing customer relationship and application to conduct the on-line survey on cluster members. For companies interested in cooperation we organized project management training and workshop to prepare strategy for cluster development.

Project was funded from: Integrated Regional Operational Programme (IROP),
Priority 2, "Strengthening human resources development in the regions, Activity 2.6" Regional Innovation Strategies and Transfer of Knowledge "

2009 - 2010 - the development of the cluster initiative in the form of a project conducted by the Science and Technology Park of Szczecin, preparations to establish the West Pomerania ICT Cluster Association

We have developed a commercial rules for the participation of companies in the cluster (the offer, the membership fees, a partnership agreement). We started the implementation of new initiatives, such as the Project Manager Club, a debate with local authorities on IT education, participation in trade fairs and business conferences. Our activities are focused on five areas: training, organization of events, the labour market, cooperation with universities and schools, and subregional and international cooperation.