Cluster Marítimo de Canarias

What Cluster Marítimo de Canarias does

Cluster Marítimo de Canarias (CMC), legally Asociación Cluster Marítimo de Canarias, is a private non-profit association founded in 2008 and headquartered at the Port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, Spain. As the primary maritime cluster in the Canary Islands, CMC functions as a coordinating platform for the regional blue economy, facilitating cooperation among maritime and port businesses, regional and national public administrations, universities and research centers, and civil society through thematic working groups (Formación Profesional, Náutica deportiva, Internacionalización, Energías renovables). The organization's stated mission is to strengthen the international competitiveness and development of the Canary Islands maritime-marine sector.

CMC's core service offering is project and consortium coordination rather than traditional products. The cluster currently manages or participates in more than 15 active EU-funded projects across Horizon Europe, Interreg MAC, and EMFAF, including flagship initiatives such as PHAROS (a €101M Horizon Europe ocean restoration project with 24 institutions across 12 countries, led by PLOCAN with CMC as partner), H2Heat (€101M Horizon Europe green hydrogen project for commercial buildings), BlueSupplyChain, A3MAtlantic, I3FLOAT (floating offshore wind), Coastal PRO (game-based coastal tourism learning), TWINNEDbySTARS, INNOVABLUE, MAC Skilling, Red BEAM, CALYPSO, ECEAdvance Fase 2, and AZURsc. Complementary services include the Canary Islands Suppliers business directory and a virtual port visits platform. Technology is centered on facilitation, knowledge transfer, and consortium management rather than proprietary software or hardware.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial. CMC is funded through a mix of EU project grants (Horizon Europe, Interreg MAC, EMFAF), regional government subsidies from the Gobierno de Canarias (sponsoring projects such as ECEAdvance Fase 2 and Red CIDE), and annual membership fees from associated maritime companies (the "Asóciate" program). Specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed. With 13 employees, CMC operates with a small core staff of project managers (gestoras de proyectos) and a Red CIDE technician, supported by an executive board and embedded within regional innovation infrastructure through formal affiliations with Red CIDE, Red PIDI, and ACIISI.

Name

Cluster Marítimo de Canarias

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN CLUSTER MARÍTIMO DE CANARIAS

Website

https://clustermc.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cluster Marítimo de Canarias (CMC) is a 2008-founded non-profit maritime cluster association based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, coordinating 15+ EU-funded blue economy projects across the Macaronesia and Atlantic regions for its member companies, public institutions, and research centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime cluster association services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAOAB

Maritime Single Window & Regulatory Reporting Systems

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Community Systems & Maritime Digital Services (Port IT, EDI, Single Window)

Keywords

• Maritime cluster
• Blue economy
• EU project coordination
• Maritime innovation
• Cluster association

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. EU Project Funding: The cluster participates in and coordinates multiple European Union funded projects (Horizon Europe, Interreg MAC, EMFAF) as a strategic partner, contributing to blue economy development in the Canary Islands.
2. Membership Fees: Revenue from member companies (asociados) who join the cluster for networking, project participation, and access to EU funding opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cluster Marítimo de Canarias (CMC) is a maritime cluster association that coordinates, networks, and supports innovation for the blue economy in the Canary Islands. Its core offering includes membership-based association services, a business directory of maritime suppliers (Canary Islands Suppliers), and a virtual port visits service. The organization coordinates and participates in numerous EU-funded projects (PHAROS, H2Heat, A3MAtlantic, BlueSupplyChain, I3FLOAT, etc.) and runs thematic working groups on training, recreational boating, internationalization, and renewable energies.

Product overview

Cluster Marítimo de Canarias (CMC) is a maritime cluster association, not a traditional product company. Its offering consists of coordination services for the blue economy in the Canary Islands, centered around managing and participating in multiple EU-funded projects. The portfolio includes initiatives focused on offshore renewable energy (H2Heat, I3FLOAT, BlueSupplyChain), ocean conservation (PHAROS), sustainable tourism (Coastal PRO, TWINNEDbySTARS, INNOVABLUE), SME competitiveness (A3MAtlantic), skills development (MAC Skilling), and innovation support networks (Red CIDE, Red PIDI). Additional services include a business directory (Canary Islands Suppliers) and virtual port visits. These projects are collaborative initiatives, not commercial products for sale.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Canary Islands Suppliers: Directory of companies and suppliers in the Canary Islands maritime-marine sector
• A3M (Alianza Marino-Marítima Macaronésica)

Products and services

• CMC Membership and Cluster Association Services

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PLOCAN (Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PLOCAN leads the PHAROS project with a consortium of 24 institutions. CMC participates as a partner, serving as bridge between marine research and private blue economy. PLOCAN provides the Living Lab infrastructure in Gran Canaria for ocean innovation testing.
• Red CIDE (Red Canaria de Centros de Innovación y Desarrollo Empresarial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CMC is a member node of Red CIDE, receiving specialized innovation advisory services and participating in capacity building sessions. The network provides free innovation advisory services to regional businesses.
• SPEGC (Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSPEGC provides access to CIMM (Centro de Innovación Marino Marítima) facilities for CMC events and activities. Collaborates on economic promotion initiatives for Gran Canaria.
• ACIISI (Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la Información)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIISI is the regional innovation agency that sponsors CMC projects including ECEAdvance and collaborates on blue economy strategy alignment with RIS3.
• Port Authority of Las PalmascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on port innovation initiatives, eco-port development, and maritime economy projects. Jointly organizes events and working groups.
• Côte d'Ivoire PMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Ivory Coast for A3MAtlantic project cooperation, expanding Atlantic cooperation to West Africa.
• ELBE EUROCLUSTERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads the I3FLOAT consortium for floating wind development. CMC participates as one of the transition regions in this interregional value chain project.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC participates as a PIDI node (Red de Puntos de Información sobre Ayudas Públicas a la I+D+I), providing information and advice on public funding for R&D+i projects.
• ULPGC (Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner in multiple projects including ECOAQUA institute for sustainable aquaculture and marine ecosystems research.
• ULL (Universidad de La Laguna)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated on Nature-Based Solutions Microcredential program, contributing blue economy and coastal development perspectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maritime Cluster Northern Germany: One of Europe's largest maritime cluster associations, coordinating shipbuilding, offshore, and maritime technology stakeholders across northern German states. Comparable in cluster-coordination model and EU project participation, though at significantly greater scale.
• Maritime UK: UK maritime industry cluster body promoting the British maritime sector internationally. Comparable cluster-coordination role with emphasis on EU and global maritime networks, policy advocacy, and member-driven project facilitation.
• Basque Maritime Cluster (Foro Marítimo Vasco): Spanish maritime cluster based in the Basque Country, representing shipbuilding, energy, and maritime services firms. Closely comparable as a Spanish regional maritime association pursuing similar EU funding pathways and member-based service models.
• Pôle Mer Méditerranée: French Mediterranean maritime cluster covering naval, offshore, and blue economy activities. Comparable cluster-coordination role with similar EU project portfolio approach and member-service offering, though focused on Mediterranean rather than Atlantic geography.
• Blue Cluster Belgium: Belgian blue economy cluster focused on sustainable marine activities including offshore wind, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology. Comparable as a regional cluster association with similar EU project participation model and SME internationalization focus.
• Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique: French maritime cluster association coordinating blue economy stakeholders in Brittany and Atlantic France. Directly comparable as a regional maritime cluster facilitating EU project consortia, member services, and international cooperation.
• Forum Oceano (Cluster do Mar): Portuguese maritime cluster association and member of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. Closely mirrors CMC's mission of representing maritime stakeholders, securing EU funding, and bridging Atlantic Europe with Portuguese-speaking regions.
• Maritime Forum Norway (Maritimt Forum): Norwegian maritime industry umbrella organization coordinating shipowners, shipbuilders, equipment suppliers, and maritime services. Comparable as a national-level maritime cluster association with strong EU and international project involvement.

Regional players

• EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre): UK-based marine renewable energy test center. Comparable in facilitating blue economy technology development and project consortia, but operating primarily as a test-bed infrastructure provider rather than a cluster association.

Broad incumbents

• ELBE EUROCLUSTER: European consortium coordinating blue economy value chains across multiple EU regions. While CMC participates as a partner via I3FLOAT, ELBE operates as a broader incumbent with EU-wide cluster coordination scope exceeding CMC's regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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