Estonian Aviation Cluster: Driving Innovation and Competitiveness
In the ever-evolving aviation sector, the Estonian Aviation Cluster, under the leadership of Kristo Reinsalu, is focused on enhancing innovation, competitiveness, and marketing strategies. With a vision to elevate aerospace contribution to Estonia’s GDP, the cluster aims to foster collaboration, attract investments, and create high-paying jobs. Through targeted initiatives such as the Estonian Aviation Forum 2020 and the development of aerospace value chains, the cluster is set to make a significant impact on the industry.
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Estonian Aviation Cluster Kristo Reinsalu, Cluster Manager @Aviation Seminar, 11.04
Where it all started? Acknowledging importance of the sector (3% of GDP!) Creating more high-paying jobs Cooperation in value chain (ICT, tourism, logistics) Attracting foreign direct investments Having platform working with others becoming member of EACP Investigating new business opportunites
Cluster Strategy INNOVATION COMPETITIVENESS MARKETING Aerospace gives 5% of Estonian GDP in 2023 (2018 it stood at 3%) Added value per employee will increase 30% by 2023 Goals & Targets Total turnover of partners will increase 50% by 2023 Number of cluster partners will double by 2023 Developmen t of new services/pro ducts Creation of new jobs Attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) Joint development projects (keywords: ICT, digitalization) Estonian Aviation Forum 2020 Development of aerospace value chains Creating favorable investment climate (regulations etc) Activities Raising popularity of aviation curricula Stimulating cross- border cluster cooperation (EACP) Developing Estonian Aviation Cluster as a brand (through marketing events) Raising visibility of aviation theme throughout society Mapping competences and capabilities of cluster partners National Aviation Strategy (being a partner to government)
Cluster Management NPO Estonian Aviation Cluster General Meeting (3-4 times a year) NPO Estonian Aviation Cluster Executive Board (operational managenent) STRAND I Appointed leader STRAND I Appointed leader STRAND I Appointed leader COMPETITIVENESS MARKETING INNOVATION National Aviation Strategy Website as a communication tool Education (to address labour gap) Regulations and infrastructure Creation of public identity and brand Digitalization across value chain Labour Force Market research Innovation lab (platform for new breakthroughs) Priority fields (e.g. MRO, Air Cargo) Estonian Aviation Forum 2020