Table 6

Cluster activities and benefits for the SME

BM Value dimensionBM componentDetail of the main activity based on Table 1 Perceived benefits by the SMEs from cluster activities
Enterprise 1Enterprise 2Enterprise 3Enterprise 4Enterprise 5Number of benefits per BM componentPct. %
Value creationValue proposition2b. Develop and suggest new strategies and value offers       
Key partners1c. Connection and interaction with research centers Research of new material compounds to increase new food benefits Investigate other uses of raw material and durability of paper from banana fiber, leaves and seeds 214%
 1d. Connection and interaction with organizations      
 2a. Support in relation with government      
 4c. Connection and interaction with other SMEsInteraction with new distributors and sellers to scale up businessInteraction with new suppliers to increase the supplier portfolio Interaction with new suppliers to increase the supplier portfolio 3
Key activities1a. Research projects      8%
 1b. Joint project development Participate in joint project of acceleration in circular economy approaches   1
 3a. Develop new productsProject to develop new products based on chickpeas Project to develop new products based on sunflower sprouts  2
 3b. Develop new services      
Key resources3c. Access to prototyping equipmentDesign and prototype machine Sesame ExtruderDesign and prototype machine Hammer millDesign and prototype machine Wheatgrass extruderDesign and prototype machine Dutch PileDesign and prototype mixer561%
 3d. Access to laboratory equipment and food safety supportCertificate of laboratory analysis to obtain food safety registrationCertificate of laboratory analysis to obtain food safety registration   2
 5a. Training Training in design thinking and rapid prototyping equipment Training in design thinking and rapid prototyping equipmentTraining in design thinking and rapid prototyping equipment3
 5b. Workshops Workshop led by industry experts in circular economy, sustainability and business development Workshop led by industry experts in circular economy, sustainability and business developmentWorkshop led by industry experts in circular economy, sustainability and business development3
 5c. SeminarsNetworking with other stakeholders (i.e. suppliers, partners, sellers)Networking with other stakeholders (i.e. suppliers, partners, sellers)Networking with other stakeholders (i.e. suppliers, partners, sellers) Networking with other stakeholders (i.e. suppliers, partners, sellers)4
 5d. Student internships (access to skills in engineering, business and management)Student internship to design machine prototype and food safety supportStudent internship to design machine prototype and market studiesStudent internship to design machine prototype and food safety supportStudent internship for market studies and design machine prototypeStudent internship to design machine prototype5
 5e. Volunteering (access to skills in engineering, business and management)      
Value deliveryCustomer relationship–       
Customer segments4b. Market studies       
Channels4a. Participation in fairsCollaboration with other SMEs in the cluster to set up healthy food points of sale (sale channel strategy)Participation in cluster fairs and innovation fairsParticipation in cluster fairs and innovation fairs Participation in cluster fairs and innovation fairs411%
Value captureCost structure–       
Revenue structure1e. Search for financing opportunities Project to apply for new financing Project to apply for new financing 26%
Number of activities per enterprise711576Total: 36100%
Percentage %19%31%14%19%17% 

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