Endurance – Green Acceleration for EU Clusters

Endurance aimed to develop a green acceleration methodology for EU clusters to integrate green growth, eco-innovation and European Green Deal strategies and scenarios in SMEs and startups, thus supporting the green transition by channeling the knowledge that facilitated the sustainable reconversion of the European industrial fabric through clusters.

ENDURANCE website

Expected Results

Comprehensive Methodology Endurance produced a comprehensive methodology for green acceleration within clusters. This methodology encompassed well-defined, transferable, and effective acceleration scenarios, providing a practical roadmap for clusters across various European industrial sectors.

Audio-Visual Toolkit:
To enhance the understanding of SMEs and startups regarding EGD concepts, best practices, and strategies, Endurance developed an audio-visual toolkit. This resource facilitated the green transition through targeted upskilling and reskilling initiatives.

Facilitator’s Guide and Toolkit
The project equipped EU cluster management teams with a clear methodology supported by a facilitator’s guide and toolkit. These resources enabled clusters to independently organize and execute green acceleration workshops tailored to their specific needs.

Policy Paper
Culminating in a policy paper, Endurance consolidated the project’s experience and knowledge. This document offered possible solutions and measures to support clusters as essential drivers of the necessary change towards a green transition in Europe.

Video interviews
As part of the ENDURANCE project, a series of video interviews were conducted with both SMEs and clusters to collect experiences, challenges, and best practices related to green acceleration and sustainable transition. In total, 10 small and medium-sized enterprises and 13 cluster organizations from across Europe participated.

The interviews aimed to provide insight into how different actors work with green growth, circular economy, and innovation, as well as which tools, methods, and collaborations have proven most effective in practice.

Watch the video interviews here

In the summer of 2025, Clean hosted a hybrid workshop (both online and physical) as part of the ENDURANCE project. Targeted at cluster and project managers, the workshop focused on strengthening our ability to support companies and startups across Denmark and Europe. The event featured hands-on tools, shared experiences, and practical insights to enhance collaborative innovation support.

See the online part of the workshop here:

Tools from ENDURANCE

Download the Handbook here

Download the Learning materials here

Download Facilitator’s Guides here

Download Policy Papers here

Endurance sought to empower EU clusters with the tools and knowledge needed to spearhead the integration of green strategies and facilitated the transition towards a more sustainable industrial landscape in Europe.

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