Strategic formation of competitive high technology clusters

Author: Sabourin Vincent   Pinsonneault Isabelle  

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

ISSN: 0267-5730

Source: International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.13, Iss.2, 1997-08, pp. : 165-179

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Abstract

This research examines the role of four strategic resources in the competitiveness of high technology clusters: highly qualified manpower, technological infrastructure, knowledge resources (patents and intellectual protection) and capital. More specifically, the research compares the competitiveness of three clusters of the Canadian biotechnology industry: healthcare, agribusiness and environment, and highlights significant differences in the role played by these four strategic resources.