INPUT PAPER Clusters meet Regions event in Ajdovscina Slovenia: AGORADA discusses the Knowledge Park as a catalyst for the green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region

Ajdovščina, located in western Slovenia near the Italian border, is home to the Knowledge Park – a vibrant innovation ecosystem integrating industrial, academic, and policy actors. With strong cluster activity in green technology, sustainable agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, the region offers a compelling backdrop for discussing how place-based innovation can support Europe’s twin transition.

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), on behalf of the European Commission, in collaboration with the Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina, are the organisers of the Clusters Meet Regions event in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, (10 and 11 September 2025). The event, titled "AGORADA+ discusses the Knowledge Park as a catalyst for green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region", takes place in the heart of the Goriška region, adjacent to the twin cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, the joint European Capital of Culture in 2025.

For the fourth consecutive year, AGORADA+, one of EURADA’s main annual events, is organised in cooperation in the context of Clusters Meet Regions, bringing Regional Development Agencies and clusters on stage for a meaningful discussion on regional strategic autonomy and industrial transformation.