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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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Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

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Organization Registry

  • 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

Citizens for Sound Conservation

Citizens for Sound Conservation (CSC) is a 501(c)3 non-partisan and non-profit foundation formed by community leaders representing a wide array of sectors - including manufacturers, home builders, realtors, energy providers, and maritime and port interests. Supporters of Citizens for Sound Conservation share a common agenda of protecting the environment while growing our economy.

Location

1643 Savannah Hwy

Ste. 284

Columbia, SC 29407

Cleantech LA

Cleantech LA brings together business, government, and academia to grow the cleantech sector in Los Angeles, promoting sustainability and economic growth.

Location

411 S. Hewitt Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

CleanTECH San Diego

CleanTECH San Diego mission is to stimulate innovation and advance the adoption of clean technologies and sustainable industry practices for the economic, environmental and social benefit of the greater San Diego region. They accomplish this through a series of programs including education and outreach, policy advocacy and leadership opportunities. Their membership includes business and financial leaders, academic and research institutes, and government and non-profit organizations.

Location

9191 Towne Center Drive

Suite 410

San Diego, CA 92122

Clúster de Nanotecnología de Nuevo León, A.C.

El 9 de junio de 2008 comenzó sus trabajos el Cluster de Nanotecnología (Ciencia que se ocupa de las partículas que miden millonésimas partes de un milímetro) con el compromiso de tener, a principios de 2009, desarrollos nanotecnológicos aplicables al mercado local e internacional.

Location

Batallón de San Patricio 109, Piso 17

Col. Valle Oriente

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León 66269

Cluster for Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics

The Cluster for Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics (CUVR) is a grass-roots, member-driven, Technology Based Economic Development Organization (TB/EDO) focusing on the unmanned vehicles and robotics markets. CUVR supports all forms of locomotion including ground, air and marine vehicles coupled with a broad spectrum of robotic initiatives including medical, military, personal, industrial and consumer applications.

Location

1358 Mohr Circle

Macungie, PA 18062

Colorado Association For Manufacturing And Technology

Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) is a statewide manufacturing assistance center dedicated to increasing the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers. Our manufacturing experts and industry resource network help create the change that can make the difference.

Location

216 16th Street

Suite 850

Denver, CO 80202

Colorado Clean Energy Cluster

Launched in 2006 and originally named the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, the CCEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to growing primary jobs in the area of clean energy in Colorado.

Location

14062 Denver West Parkway Building 52

3rd Floor

Golden, CO 80401

Colorado Photonics Industry Association

The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) is an association of industrial, university, and government entities involved in research, development, and/or the sale of products or services that involve photonics technologies. CPIA provides both a united front to promote the Colorado photonics industry throughout the world as well as a forum for collaboration and education of its members.

Location

5733 Central Ave

CO 80301

Colorado Space Coalition

The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) is a group of industry stakeholders working to make Colorado a center of excellence for aerospace. CSC members – including space companies, military leaders, academic organizations, research centers, and economic development groups – promote Colorado’s significant space assets as well as advancing legislation vital to industry growth and success.

Location

1445 Market Street

Denver, CO 80202

Columbia River Gorge Technology Alliance

Through networking and marketing opportunities, educational events, workforce development and by branding the Gorge as an excellent location for tech businesses, the GTA creates linkages and support structures for our regional high-tech business sector that continues to expand. Learn more at crgta.org.

Location

515 East 2nd Street

The Dalles, OR 97058

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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.