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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations (19)
  • Cluster Organizations and Initiatives (153)
  • Companies (43)
  • Federal Agencies (10)
  • Federal Labs (315)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (296)
  • Other Organizations (21)
  • Regional Partnerships and Initiatives (443)
  • State and Local Government Agencies (50)
  • Think Tanks and Research Organizations (13)
  • Universities (120)
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  2. Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

New York Photonics

We’re all on the same wavelength here: YOURS. Responsible for world-changing technologies like television, instant copying, fiber optics and consumer photography, New York businesses and research centers are now developing—and exporting around the world—breakthrough applications for adaptive optics, high-speed communications, geo-spatial imaging, photonic computing, nanolithography, and biomedical imaging.

Location

1565 Jefferson Rd. #420

Rochester, NY 14586

Next Energy

NextEnergy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2002 to drive advanced energy investment and job creation in Michigan. Located in Midtown Detroit’s innovation corridor, NextEnergy serves as a catalyst for advanced energy technology demonstration and commercialization in the state. Since its inception, NextEnergy has helped to attract more than $1 billion of new investment, including over $150 million generated by programs in which we have directly participated.

Location

461 Burroughs Street

Detroit, MI 48202

NorTech

NorTech is a regional nonprofit technology-based economic development organization serving 21 counties in Northeast Ohio. As a catalyst for growing Northeast Ohio's emerging technology industries, NorTech is leading efforts to develop regional innovation clusters that create jobs, attract capital and have a long-term, positive economic impact. It is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by public and private partners in Northeast Ohio’s business and philanthropic community, as well as the U.S.

Location

737 Bolivar Rd, Suite 1000

Cleveland, OH 44115

North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Ours is a business of partnerships. Wise leaders of this state set up the North Carolina Biotechnology Center more than 25 years ago to make the connections, build cooperation and provide the support needed for our thriving biotechnology industry. Fortunately, a lot of North Carolinians from all walks of life have contributed mightily to the effort. Biotechnology now touches virtually every aspect of our lives. The life sciences are fundamental to our state’s vitality.

Location

15 TW Alexander Drive

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3547

Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster

The Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster is a network of industry, academic, government and non-governmental leaders working together to provide energy storage solutions. The cluster is focused on the innovative development, production, promotion and deployment of hydrogen fuels and fuel cells to meet the pressing demand for energy storage solutions. The cluster is based in New York, New Jersey, and the New England States.

Location

222 Pitkin Steet

Suite 101

East Hartford, CT 06108

Northern California World Trade Center

The Northern California World Trade Center is strengthening the region's economy through trade and diplomacy programs such as the California Capital Region Export Plan and the International Exchange Program.

Location

One Capitol Mall, STE 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Northwest Education Cluster

Since August 2003, more than three dozen Northwest area companies have been networking to learn about each other's businesses, discover synergies, and explore the potential of the education/training industry as an economic driver for the city and its metro area. The companies include e-learning businesses, content providers, testing and evaluation services, learning management system authors, and many others at various stages of business maturity.

Location

Portland, OR 97201

Northwest Environmental Business Council

As a non-profit trade association, NEBC represents the interests of its members, while promoting the health of the industry and the environment as a whole. Formed as a regional organization in 1996, NEBC is the recognized voice of the industry - advocating for science-based regulation, supportive policies and tax structures, the dissemination of knowledge, and the adoption of best practices.

Location

620 SW 5th Ave

Portland, OR 97204

Northwest Food Processors Association

Organized in 1914 as a canners association, the Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) represents the interests of food processors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. 

Location

8338 NE Alderwood Road

Suite 160

Portland, OR 97220

Northwest North Carolina Advanced Materials Cluster

The Northwest North Carolina Advanced Materials Cluster is a public/private partnership dedicated to cluster-based economic development in Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Our rural economic development partnerships encourage and enhance the region’s research, education, and economic infrastructure. Cluster-based economic development stimulates economic growth by encouraging involvement by all economic sectors in the region.

Location

1328 S. Collegiate Dr

Wilkesboro, NC 28697-0120

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.