This book presents the results of Cleverbio, a project funded by the European Commission.
The project examined the process of growth and development of clusters in the biotech …

This book presents the results of Cleverbio, a project funded by theEuropean Commission.
The project examined the process of growth anddevelopment of clusters in the biotech …

Since its origin, biotechnology has developed in few centres of excellence identifiable as
biotech clusters. Even if these usually present common features in terms of organisations …

The paper, based on the analysis of literature contributions in the field and on in-depth case
studies, provides a systematic view of major driving forces that affect cluster creation in the …

In this article, with the help of the value chain model, I explain the functioning of biotech
clusters. The “cluster” phrase was originally defined by Porter. In my opinion, the problem …

This paper discusses the development of the biotechnology industry in an Italian region,
Lombardy. More specifically, it asks why significant innovative and commercial activities in …

Although the Dutch breeding ground contained some very excellent growth factors–a strong
science base being set up from the early 1980s onwards, a tight network between academia …

In recent years, the concept of industrial clusters has gained substantial interest from
academics, policy makers and commentators. It is widely believed that industrial clusters can …

Biotechnology is an area of strategic importance for Europe. It is widely considered a
technology of key importance for strengthening the competitiveness and development of the …

The expansion of the bioeconomy is driven by integration strategies that come in various
forms. Natural integration is characterized by businesses combining forces and establishing …