eu.reca, European Respiratory Cluster Antwerp, is an initiative of Frank Pieters, an internationally recognised expert in the respiratory field. His background includes market innovation and product development specifically related to inhalation at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Teva and Cipla. Through his own company, P&L Projects, he coaches various start-ups and contributes to the growth of diverse internationally oriented companies. Also actively involved is the Provincial Development Agency (Provinciale Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij or POM) Antwerp. With the ambition of further reinforcing the position of the Province of Antwerp as a knowledge region, POM is focusing on accommodating growth companies. The Science Park University of Antwerp, which was developed by POM Antwerp, is thus geared towards attracting innovative companies in fields such as Life Sciences. The respiratory field was selected as a spearhead sector by the POM. eu.reca is governed by an advisory board that reviews all activities for relevance and topicality for the respiratory field.