clusters. These cluster associations have launched a number of activities and services aiming to increase the competitiveness …, innovation, and productivity of their members and beyond. At the same time, it appears that many of these associations apply … similar activity bundles to reach their objectives. However, the institutional context differs between clusters and their …

In recent decades industrial clusters and agglomerations were recognized as drivers of regional and often national … mapping, establishment of institutions (labelled as cluster initiative/ association) in respective clusters through public … influenced by different sets of institutional framework conditions. Information and communication technologies (ICT) clusters and …