The ECARE project has laid a robust foundation for ongoing collaboration among stakeholders in sustainable aviation. Even after the official conclusion of the project, key initiatives and frameworks will continue to drive innovation and cooperation. Below are the main areas of focus for the ECARE Stakeholder Group, emphasizing the continuity and impact of the project's outcomes:
A new Working Group focusing on synergies was established within the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership in 2024. This Working Group focuses on key objectives that drive collaboration and innovation across Europe, and ensures the ECARE’s legacy lives on. These include facilitating access to funding for research, development, and innovation (RDI), enabling members to advance their initiatives effectively. The group emphasizes on promoting partnerships by connecting SMEs and large corporations for impactful collaborations, while enhancing EU-wide cooperation among research, industry, and public sectors. Additionally, it aligns its activities with regional Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) to ensure maximum impact and relevance. A critical priority is streamlining access to resources by linking clusters with funding organizations, fostering strong and sustainable partnerships.
With 19 EACP clusters already participating as ESG members, the new EACP Working Group is well-positioned for sustained and active engagement. It operates under a structured framework to ensure sustained collaboration via regular Virtual Meetings, Bi-annual Collaboration Meetings, annual physical Assembly, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), in addition to Task Forces ensuring that action-oriented teams focus on specific objectives, involving motivated members from EACP and ESG.
ESG members are committed to advancing the outcomes of the ECARE project by fostering synergies that enhance its overall impact. A key focus is advocating for and maintaining the ECARE Digital Platform (EDP), a vital tool for facilitating funding access and collaboration. Members will also ensure the platform remains relevant and effective by integrating and regularly updating data on funding opportunities and project information. Through these efforts, ESG members play a pivotal role in driving the success and sustainability of the ECARE initiative.
To foster ongoing collaboration, ESG members are encouraged to 1)actively use the EDP to exchange ideas, share documents, and develop partnerships and 2) participate in scheduled meetings and working group activities planned through 2025 and 2026. These efforts aim to ensure the long-term sustainability of ECARE’s results, strengthening innovation and collaboration across Europe’s aviation ecosystem while contributing to advancements in sustainable aviation.
List of members as of January 2025
The ESG is a vibrant community of Public Authorities, Cluster Organisations, Business Networks, and other aeronautical stakeholders across Europe. Its mission is to ensure that the valuable insights and methodologies developed through the ECARE project are replicated and adopted in different European regions.
For further enquiries or ESG membership details, please contact us by email to Maybrit Booksnieder (ESG Manager, Maybrit.Booksnieder@hamburg-aviation.com).