Capacity to Innovate

.Contents
List of Tables and Figures

1.Introduction
Biotechnology
Methodology
Outline of the Book

2. Capacity Concepts in Cluster and Innovation Research
The Geography of Innovation
Systems of Innovation
Network Sociology
Clusters
The Institutional Layer
The Capacity Framework

3. Cluster Policy and Cluster Organizations
The Role of Government
Innovation and Cluster Policy
Evaluation Challenge
Cluster Organizations
Propositions

4. Cluster Analysis
The Biotechnology Sector
Key Cluster Performance Indicators
Medicon Valley: The Divided Cluster
Chicago: Driver of the Midwest Super Cluster
Singapore: The Government-Driven Cluster
Vancouver: Finding the Competitive Edge
Summary

5. The Innovation Context for Cluster Management
Cluster Organization Characteristics
The Capacity Mechanism
The Outlook for Biotech Clusters

6. Concluding Remarks: Capacity Building in Biotech Clusters
Summary of the Findings
Advancing Innovation and Cluster Theory
Limitations and Future Research Questions
Policy Recommendations

References
Index

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• Gestão da industria biotecnologica
• Administração pública
• Inovação empresarial

innovation policy; government capacity; biotechnology; clusters; cluster organizations; regional innovation; economic geography