This book is the leading source of information for readers interested in this field of study as it promotes scientific discussion on policies and practice of cluster growth, as well as covers the emerging research topics which are going to define the future of the management of technology. -...

"This book is the leading source of information for readers interested in this field of study as it promotes scientific discussion on policies and practice of cluster growth, as well as covers the emerging research topics which are going to define the future of the management of...

Since Silicon Valley first emerged as a High-tech cluster in the mid-1960s, other regions and countries throughout the world have adopted similar name in recognition of their own business clusters. Two types of Innovative or High-tech clusters have been observed: one emerging without explicit...

General introduction -- Small firms and innovation -- Biotechnology and small firms -- The Brazilian policy for biotechnology -- The Brazilian institutional framework in biotechnology -- Small biotechnology firms in Brazil -- University and small biotechnology firms in Brazil -- SBFs linkages...