Activities
Our goal is to support companies in the sector through dedicated initiatives and projects. By actively listening to businesses’ needs, we design targeted activities, identifying the right expertise and involving both public and private stakeholders. Throughout the process, we engage with and assist companies, continuously analyzing feedback and providing proactive consultation to foster long-term growth and innovation.
Funding and tenders
We listen to your ideas and identify the right financial tools to bring them to life, thanks to our continuous monitoring of opportunities offered by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the Italian Government, and EU programs.
We assist you throughout the entire process—from preparing the required documentation to submitting applications and managing reporting. Plus, we keep you informed about upcoming opportunities to support your future growth.
Training and Workshops for the Metalworking Industry
To address the specific training needs of your company or a network of businesses with similar requirements, we organize specialized courses and workshops—including fully customized programs—by selecting top local and international professionals.
For workforce recruitment and training, we host dedicated hiring events followed by technical training programs tailored to specific roles, such as CNC operator training, sheet metal processing, and more.
Recruiting and courses
Internationalization services
To help you make the most of trade fairs and industry events in Italy and across Europe, we provide tailored support and exclusive services. These include organizing and participating in sector-specific trade fairs, single-day visits to exhibitions, B2B meetings, dedicated transfers, and networking opportunities.
Our goal is to be a strategic partner for companies in the sector, not only handling logistics but also developing medium- to long-term initiatives that enhance the international presence of businesses within the Cluster.
Projects with Schools
We collaborate with local schools to create hands-on experiences that introduce students to the metalworking industry. Our initiatives include events, guided tours, trade fair participation, and opportunities to engage with the most advanced technologies in this ever-evolving sector.
We work with all educational institutions in the region, from lower and upper secondary schools to universities, as well as industrial, vocational, and higher technical institutes (ITS).
Metalworking and Design
Business Network
We bring together working groups of companies with shared needs, fostering opportunities for dialogue and growth.
By building business networks and facilitating collaborations on shared projects between SMEs and large companies, we develop inter-company initiatives that drive individual business growth through knowledge sharing and cooperation.
EU Projects
In 2023, COMET achieved the prestigious “Cluster Management Excellence: Silver Label” certification, recognized at the European level.
Horizon Europe, Interreg ITA-SLO, Interreg ITA-AUS, Interreg Central Europe, and COSME are some of the projects COMET has been involved in since 2018. We develop projects with European partnerships to ensure tangible benefits and impacts for local companies.
Innovation Support
We help companies kickstart or advance their journey of technological and organizational innovation by connecting them with the right partners and the most effective resources to achieve their goals.
As a first point of contact for business transformation, we serve as both a launchpad and a guide, directing companies toward the most suitable projects, service providers, and industry experts tailored to their specific needs.
FVG Tech Challenge
Digitalization and Industry 4.0
Analysis and Institutional Activities
COMET actively collaborates with research centers and universities to monitor and analyze trends in the metalworking sector, leveraging extensive data sources.
Reliable data is essential for businesses and institutions to make informed and strategic decisions. That’s why COMET shares the results of its analyses across the entire Friuli Venezia Giulia ecosystem.
Our research methodology combines the use of existing databases with direct company engagement through focus groups and surveys.