THE INTERNATIONAL CLEANTECH NETWORK
The International Cleantech Network (ICN) is an exclusive network of cleantech clusters in the world’s leading cleantech regions, aiming to generate new business opportunities, enhance competitive advantages and create value for companies, knowledge institutions, and local authorities across cluster regions.
Who we are
International Cleantech Network
ICN clusters
SMEs of the ICN clusters
The SMEs of the ICN clusters are on the international forefront of sustainable energy and environmental industries and collectively provide innovative technologies to meet the growing global demand for green technologies and sustainable solutions.
Members of ICN
As members of ICN, clusters can provide opportunities for their members to expand their international networks and associate with project owners outside of their region.
The International Cleantech Network
130+ cities
120+ universities
16,000 SMEs

Opportunities
ICN is continuously identifying potential relevant leads in cities and corporations around the world.
ICN Passport
INTERNATIONALIZATION
International visibility, partnership building, and funding opportunities are a core aspect of ICN’s services relevant to the expertise of ICN members.
CHALLENGES
INNOVATION PROCUREMENT
Project Development
Being a part of the ICN entails being part of a network of preferred partners. ICN members engage in project discussions with other ICN members and form consortia and joint project applications.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Knowledge exchange and capacity building is a core part of ICN’s values. It is optimized through thematic focuses in ICN operations and can be used as a tool to grow into new regions through capacity building of candidate member organizations.
Ready to get started?
Internationalization is a core aspect of ICN’s services. On the ICN Solutions online platform, SMEs and industry can find internationalization opportunities from all around the world and to connect with the global cleantech ecosystem.
Latest News
ICN 2022 ANNUAL BOOKLET
It is with great pleasure that we would like to share with you that the ICN annual booklet of 2022 is out!!! 2022 was the year when the world started to recover from the pandemic, but also the year when we could witness the outbreak of a war in Europe....
NEW ICN MEMBER: GREENNOVA HUB
The ICN welcomes Greennova Hub, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as new member! Founded in 2022, Greennova Hub is the Brazilian cleantech cluster. It is an independent non-profit association that seeks to support and foment the green transition in the Brazilian...
Success story: InfoTiles & BlueArk Challenge
InfoTiles enters Swiss market after winning one of the BlueArk Challenges InfoTiles - a member of Nordic Edge - has won the BlueArk Challenge to provide a municipality in Switzerland with continual wastewater network monitoring to tackle inflow & infiltration...
TESTIMONIALS
Our Members
The members of ICN are characterized by their public-private setups which involves SMEs and other stakeholders from various industries such as water, circular economy and energy. Together, ICN clusters mobilize a large breadth of cleantech ecosystems. ICN’s 19members meet on a regular basis, have personal relationships and mutual trust and confidence, all of which are key to the organization’s activities. These members represent the world’s leading cleantech regions, connecting thousands of organizations consisting of businesses, public authorities and research institutions.
Webinars
Circular Economy City Practices & Opportunities
December 2020