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A new European-Ukrainian health collaboration

The Clusters4Health Project officially launched in March to strengthen European-Ukrainian health collaboration.

A group of 15 people, consisting of men and women, pose in a conference room holding a Ukrainian flag. The individuals are dressed in business casual attire, with some wearing blazers and others in sweaters or dresses. They are standing in front of a presentation screen displaying the logo "CLUSTERS4HEALTH" and the text "European Ukrainian Clusters for Health." To the left, there is a banner for "IMAGO-MOL" promoting healthcare transformation. The setting includes tables with notebooks, a laptop, and water bottles. The group appears to be at a professional event or meeting, showing support for Ukraine.
The launch of the Clusters4Health project took place on 13 March 2025 at the Center for Medical Simulation and Training in Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in North-East Romania. Photo: Cluster Imago-Mol
Published

Mar 24, 2025

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The Clusters4Health Project

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Collaboration

The Clusters4Health project marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between European and Ukrainian health clusters.

By encouraging closer collaboration with the EU and supporting the alignment of Ukrainian clusters with European health standards, Clusters4Health aims to support Ukraine’s integration into the single market.

This ambitious initiative enhances knowledge transfer, innovation, and capacity building, contributing to a more resilient and integrated healthcare sector.

This is the consortium

The consortium of European health clusters leading the project are: ClustER Health (Italy), Biocat (Spain), Life Sciences Cluster Krakow (Poland), Oslo Cancer Cluster (Norway), Romanian Clusters Association, and Imago-Mol Cluster (Romania) as the coordinator.

Ukrainian partners include The Cluster of manufacturers of medical products (ProMedMan) and the NGO Rivne-TACMED acting on behalf of Rivne Interregional Medical Cluster.

A digital graphic design of the "CLUSTERS4HEALTH" logo features four stylized hands forming a circular shape, colored in blue and yellow, representing the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The text "CLUSTERS4HEALTH" is prominently displayed in bold, uppercase letters, with "4" in light blue. Below, the tagline reads: "Accelerating European Ukrainian Clusters Partnership in Health." The design incorporates blue and yellow geometric elements and a vertical "Clusters4health" text on the left side, creating a modern and professional look.
The consortium of European health clusters leading the project are: ClustER Health (Italy), Biocat (Spain), Life Sciences Cluster Krakow (Poland), Oslo Cancer Cluster (Norway), Romanian Clusters Association, and Imago-Mol Cluster (Romania) as the coordinator. Ukrainian partners include Rivne TacMed, Rivne Interregional Medical Cluster, and ProMedMan. They represent the country’s dynamic medical landscape and are integral to the initiative’s success.

Strategic importance

“The Clusters4Health project is a key initiative in strengthening collaboration between European and Ukrainian health clusters through knowledge transfer, innovation, and capacity building,” said Alina Căpitanu, Vice-President of Imago-Mol Cluster on behalf of North East Regional Development Agency and Chair of MEDIC NEST Meta-Cluster in Precision Medicine.

Tetiana Vorontsova, President of the Rivne Interregional Medical Cluster, emphasized the broader significance of the initiative:

“The opportunity to collaborate with prominent European clusters, adopt best practices, and develop innovative health ecosystems in Rivne and across Ukraine is now a reality thanks to Clusters4Health. Despite the challenges of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, we are determined to take confident steps towards advancing our healthcare system on the path to Ukraine’s EU membership,” said Vorontsova.

By facilitating knowledge exchange, fostering innovation, and providing direct support to Ukrainian medical and health-tech enterprises, the project is set to make a lasting impact on healthcare resilience and growth.

For further information about Clusters4Health, please see our project page.

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