The alliance represents all the French competitiveness clusters and defends their interests.
Represent competitiveness clusters and their members before national authorities
The AFPC is in permanent contact with the French State, regional governments and public authorities in an effort to maintain a dialogue, and to defend and enhance the competitiveness cluster model.
Boost the activity of the clusters and their members at the European level
The AFPC is in frequent contact with the Commission, in particular to increase collaborations between the clusters and EU organisations, and to involve a greater number of French businesses in EU programmes (such as Horizon 2020 or COSME).
Promote the role clusters play in driving French innovation with the French State and regional authorities.
Highlight the results achieved within regional ecosystems, both in terms of developing innovations and creating businesses and jobs.
Foster communication between clusters
Foster communication between clusters in order to develop best practices, strengthen the business model and promote the competitiveness cluster label.