Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster
CDICC
The Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster (CDICC) serves as the central industrial platform for the nation’s defence sector. Acting as the main contact point for Croatia’s defence and security ecosystem, CDICC encourages collaboration and connections between academia, the public sector, and private stakeholders. Through its role, the Cluster fosters joint initiatives, enhances communication and knowledge exchange, encourages project development within the sector, thereby contributing to the competitiveness and innovation of Croatia’s defence industry.
The Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster (CDICC) serves as the central industrial platform for the nation’s defence sector. Acting as the main contact point for Croatia’s defence and security ecosystem, CDICC encourages collaboration and connections between academia, the public sector, and private stakeholders. Through its role, the Cluster fosters joint initiatives, enhances communication and knowledge exchange, encourages project development within the sector, thereby contributing to the competitiveness and innovation of Croatia’s defence industry. Established on May 6th 2013, the CDICC was founded under the Triple Helix concept, integrating cooperation between the private sector, academia, and public/regional authorities. Its core mission is to enhance the competitiveness of the Croatian economy.
Since 2018, CDICC has functioned as an innovation cluster in compliance with European research, development, and innovation regulations, supporting its members in advancing industry on a global scale.
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Membership
Membership and Scope
CDICC brings together more than 75 member organizations, including:
- Private sector enterprises
- Academic and research institutions
- Government bodies
- Local and regional authorities
Services and Activities
CDICC provides a wide range of support services, including:
Operational and Support Services:
Mission Statement
Joint cooperation and networking of all stakeholders that contribute to the defence and security potential and competitiveness of the Republic of Croatia and the EU, with the primary goal of investing in new technologies, collaborative innovative products and services with export potential and high added value, thus creating an efficient and interconnected defence ecosystem capable of delivering integrated defence and security-oriented products and systems recognizable on the global market.
LEGAL
STATUS
Organizational Structure
- CDICC presidency and vice-presidency
- Managing Board
- General Assembly
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
(All stakeholders with right to vote. Included Members of Private sector, Academic community and Regional and local government representatives)
MANAGEMENT BOARD
3 YEAR MANDATE – confirmed by General Assembly
PRESIDENT of CLUSTER
3 YEAR MANDATE – confirmed by General Assembly
Expert Councils
Work groups
Legal Status
The Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster (CDICC) is registered as a not-for-profit association under the Zagreb City Office for General Administration and is listed in the official Register of Not-for-Profit Associations maintained by the Ministry of Finance.
Collaboration
Partner Associations
CDICC collaborates with leading national and international organizations to strengthen the defence industry ecosystem and foster innovation across Europe.
CROATIAN PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS
EU SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND NETWORKS
PARTNER ASSOCIATIONS
Partnership Benefits
Through our extensive network of partners, CDICC members gain access to: