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INPUT PAPER: Clusters meet Regions event in Cluj-Napoca Clusters for Technology Transfer: the case of the North-West Region
The following paper presents observations on the cluster landscape and innovation ecosystem of the Romanian North-West Region, to support strategic discussions during the Clusters Meet Regions event in Cluj-Napoca on 1-2 July 2025. It outlines the region’s economic profile, innovation performance, and specialisation patterns, and highlights the role that clusters play in supporting regional development.
Overview
Summary: Since its establishement in 2012 the Transylvanian Furniture Cluster (TFC) has rapidly evolved into one of most advanced cluster intiatives of the North-West Region in Romania, representing and addressing the interests and needs of the Northern Transylvanian Furniture Industry. The region has a long-standing tradition in furniture manufacturing and has grown into a major production and export location, with many local companies supplying international brands.