The members of Cluster Zepher „CLUSTER ZEPHER” join forces to support the development of the energy efficiency sector in buildings and renewable energy sources, with the common aim of supporting the increase of the competitiveness of the association, as well as of each member, both on the national and international market.
Main activities of the association:
• The development of a network of cluster partners.
• Creating and promoting a harmonious framework for interaction between all interested parties working in the field of energy efficiency in buildings and renewable energy sources.
• Developing the research-development-innovation capacity within the cluster (including by strengthening the role of partners with R&D activity within the cluster and attracting new entities with R&D activity in the cluster) and orienting the private sector towards innovation and technology transfer; providing support services for a technological transfer of research results.
• Elaboration of projects meant to ensure both the development of the association and the members or other structures interested in the field.
• Identify, develop and implement solutions targeting areas with low (nearly zero) energy consumption, stimulate research of new techniques and technologies for smart cities and communities, in order to increase their energy efficiency and stimulate the use of renewable energy sources.
• Creating and supporting education and training programs in the field of energy efficiency and related fields.
• Promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship by providing relevant solutions for the renewal and modernization of the sector.
• Creating optimal tools and channels for the efficient management of information and opportunities in the field.
• Development of partnerships, in the country and abroad, in order to achieve the objectives of the association.
• Promoting legislative initiatives aimed at correcting - or, as appropriate, regulating certain issues of interest to the industry.
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration in the direction of financial support through various programs, partnerships, instruments and / or banking operations.
• Organizing and participating in forums, conferences, seminars, debates, etc., in the country and abroad.
• Application on behalf of the network to tenders for projects and financing programs from structural funds and other available funds.
• Consultancy offered to partners in formulating offers and requests.
• Lobbying actions at the level of public institutions.
• Creating a database with experts in various fields.