Choice Internal report I-5: Clustering for Success: Cluster to establish EU-China

Abstract

A lot of work has been done which highlights the important role clustering plays in the establishment of EU-China collaborative activities in ICT R&D&I. This report reviews much of this work and in doing so provides an overview of different approaches to clustering that have been taken and their effectiveness. The review addresses the European ICT Poles of Excellence, clustering in ICT in China, cross-sector clustering in the EU, regional clustering in the EU, individual ‘broadband’ links, national SME clustering in the EU, and business to business clustering. Conclusions are presented and recommendations made which are targeted at organisations interested in establishing collaborative ICT R&D&I activities with China.