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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)
  1. Organizations
  2. Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

Smart Grid Cluster

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Smart Grid Cluster is a platform for promoting business growth and entrepreneurial activity: offering technical and business support to smart grid start-ups and small businesses, continuously identifying and disseminating technical and product needs, and connecting innovators to market opportunities and capital in order to speed the path to commercialization.

Location

Chicago, IL 60603

Software San Diego

Formed in 1994, Software San Diego (formerly the San Diego Software Industries Council) is building a future for the region's high tech industry. Our members enjoy exceptional networking and educational opportunities, critical workforce development programs and valuable company benefits. Whether you are a start-up, established industry leader or a provider of services to the industry, your company will benefit from a SSD membership.

Location

3525 Del Mar Heights Road

#339

San Diego, CA 92130

South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is the go-to organization for cluster development and works with 15 statewide and regional clusters. It brings leaders of companies within the same industry together to facilitate, define and implement industry-wide strategies. Building and supporting clusters was the top recommendation of Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, who presented his analysis of South Carolina when he came to the state in 2003.

Location

1411 Gervais St, Suite 315

Columbia, SC 29201

Space Coast Energy Consortium

The Space Coast Energy Consortium is an industry-led nonprofit association that is identifying, creating, catalyzing and realizing innovative energy opportunities for the Space Coast and Florida. The Consortium brings together leaders from throughout our community and the state of Florida to identify and realize opportunities to diversify our economic base and promote new and sustainable pathways for economic development in our region and across the state.

Location

166 Center Street

Suite 200

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Space Florida

Space Florida is an Independent Special District of the State of Florida, created by Chapter 331, Part II, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of fostering the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading space industry in Florida.

Location

505 Odyssey Way, Suite 300

Exploration Park, FL 32953

Supplier Excellence Alliance

SEA is a 8-year-old aerospace & defense non-profit alliance founded by prime and tier-one companies and led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. SEA provides a certification that creates more visibility and new business opportunities for suppliers. SEA customers enjoy increasing performance, reduced risk, and best value.

Location

6789 Quail Hill Pkwy #733

Irvine, CA 92603

Tavistock Development Company

Tavistock Development Company specializes in the thoughtful planning, design and construction of new, innovative property developments.

Location

9801 Lake Nona Road

Orlando, FL 32827

Technology and Education Center for Renewable Energy

The Technology and Education Center for Renewable Energy (TECRE) provides cutting-edge opportunities for highly trained scientists and technologists in the area of renewable energy. TECRE integrates technology and education through a unique cooperative program at Interamericana University Bayamón Campus.

Location

PO Box 9022312

San Juan, PR 00902-2312

Technology Association of Oregon

TAO’s vision is to create a world-class and inclusive innovation economy in Oregon and SW Washington. We do this by helping the region's tech industry to grow through programs and initiatives that focus on industry promotion, advocacy, professional networks, and innovation.

Location

123 NE Third Ave

Suite 210

Portland, OR 97232

The Advanced Manufacturing and Prototype Center of East Tennessee

AMP! – The Advanced Manufacturing & Prototyping Center of East Tennessee – is a collaborative venture led by Tech 20/20 in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pellissippi State Community College, and The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. To develop the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster in East Tennessee, AMP!

Location

1020 Commerce Park Drive

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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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.