Various communities, or thematic clusters, operate within the Pärnu County Innovation Hub KOBAR.

DevelopmentCLUSTER brings together Pärnumaa development specialists, business support organisations and local municipality representatives to jointly shape the region’s holistic and future-oriented development. Within the network, experiences are shared, joint initiatives are planned, and solutions are found that strengthen Pärnu County’s competitiveness, evidence-based decision-making and coordinated development across different sectors. 

GreenCLUSTER – A community bringing together entrepreneurs, the public sector, and enthusiasts focused on sustainability and environmental conservation. Its main goal is to raise awareness and motivation to engage in green topics in Pärnumaa.

HR-CLUSTER – A cluster that unites representatives of Pärnu County’s business organizations, major manufacturing and tourism companies, and educational institutions involved in workforce development. The aim is to find effective and flexible solutions for updating workforce competencies and addressing the shortage of key specialists.

DesignCLUSTER – A network of Pärnumaa companies engaged in product design and/or design products, as well as broader entrepreneurs and individuals interested in the field of design. One of its most successful initiatives so far has been the Pärnu Design Day in 2023.

MarketingCLUSTER – A cluster aimed at bringing together marketing professionals in Pärnumaa and fostering more local collaboration.

FoodCLUSTER – A continuation of the county-wide cooperation in the food sector that was launched in 2018 but later paused. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of food producers.

HealthCLUSTER – This cluster supports the strategic objective of the Pärnumaa 2035+ Health and Well-being Development Strategy, which focuses on helping children and young people (aged 0–26) grow into health-conscious, caring, and mentally strong adults who contribute meaningfully to society.

CommunityCLUSTER – A cluster supporting civic organizations in Pärnumaa, fostering conditions for grassroots initiatives and their development. It enhances social innovation and social entrepreneurship through various training programs, instructional materials, and mentorship programs.

EngineeringCLUSTER – A cluster focused on finding practical and flexible solutions to address the shortage of engineering specialists by developing training programs and curricula tailored to the needs of businesses.

CreativeCLUSTER – An evolution of the Culture Cluster community that previously operated under the Pärnumaa Development Center. Activities include regular networking events, discussions, panels, seminars, training sessions, study trips, mentoring for creative entrepreneurs, and mapping creative industry opportunities in Pärnumaa.

SilverCLUSTER – In 2010, the University of Tartu launched a University for Seniors to actively involve older generations in lifelong learning. In 2024–2026, an updated training program for seniors will be developed.

Financial Literacy Club – The goal of the Pärnumaa Financial Literacy Club is to bring together people who want to share knowledge and experiences while learning new skills. The club offers opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, listen to expert lectures, and hear personal finance success stories. Learning together makes financial topics more understandable and helps members achieve their financial goals.

The Network of Female Entrepreneurs encourages active women to start and grow their businesses, helping them build partnerships and accelerate business development. Network meetings offer new knowledge, inspiration and opportunities to find clients, partners and a supportive community. 

STEM/STEAM Network – The Pärnumaa STEM/STEAM Teachers’ Network is a regional collaboration platform that brings together teachers, school leaders, education specialists, and companies to develop a systematic and sustainable model for STEM/STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). The network’s goal is to find practical solutions for increasing young people’s interest in science and technology and to support the development of practical and real-life skills through integrated and project-based learning.

Youth Entrepreneurship Development Network – Initiated by the Pärnumaa Development Center, this network connects teachers, students, and entrepreneurs. It enables mentoring in student company programs, guest visits to schools, and study trips to businesses. he network also supports annual regional fairs and competitions, with entrepreneurs involved as jury members and sponsors.

Pärnu County Business Incubator supports start-ups and growth-stage companies with a 12–24-month development programme, helping refine business plans, identify funding opportunities and involve mentors and industry experts. The incubator offers practical programmes, training sessions, networking events and study visits, supports entry into new markets and builds valuable client and cooperation contacts both in Estonia and abroad. Research institutions are also engaged to support product development, export capacity and the adoption of digital solutions. A safe environment, diverse community and international connections encourage the creation of ambitious solutions and the growth of companies that start conquering the world from Pärnu!