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Clusters are a key driver of the competitiveness and economic growth of a region, and they become even more important when the region has a smart specialisation strategy that involves clusters as dynamic innovation stakeholder. This chapter illustrates how Inovcluster, an agri-food cluster oriented on SMEs and microbusiness, operates within the Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3) of the centre region of Portugal, promoting regional business competitiveness. The chapter also examines the ways in which Inovcluster acts in order to effectively improve the market position and behaviour of its members.

Alavancagem da atividade económica nas pequenas e médias empresas de sectores estratégicos e tradicionais: Encorajamento na utilização de novas tecnologias, Oportunidade enorme para as novas TIC nas empresas agroalimentares, Incorporar recursos inovadores com valor acrescentado, melhorar as competências de atividade das PME, promover a modernização do sector empresarial regional, a utilização das TIC irá fomentar a economia e a competitividade dos sectores agro-alimentares tradicionais