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• Non-linear
• Interactive
• Geographically-mediated
Industry Clusters
• Clusters of related firms
• Specialization/trade
• Cluster initiatives/strategies to
address specific issues
• Worldwide patent applications and scientific publications (surpassed US in 2015 on an absolute basis)
• Firms
• Lead firms and Global Suppliers:
• Haier, Lenovo, Geely, Lens Technology
• Platform Innovators:
• TenCent, Alibaba
§ Networks Matter
§ “Visionaries” put company together with funders, potential customers
§ Range of Suppliers
§ Companies draw from a range of suppliers with an emphasis on speed
and quality
§ Bolt (2013)
§ Venture capital/advisory practice designed for hardware startups
Networks:
Geographic Distribution of Advanced Manufacturing in MA
LOWELL
BOSTON
WORCESTER
HOLYOKE
SPRINGFIELD
TAUNTON
Surgical and Medical Instruments
Semiconductor
Search, aeronautical, and nautical systems
Instrument for Measuring Industrial Process Variables
Analytical Laboratory Instruments
Aircraft Engine
Pharmaceutical Preparation
Machine Shops
Small/
Medium
Size
Global networks
R&D networks
Universities
OEMs /Research
Institutes
Startups
State investors
Innovation sources
• $90m Weak knowledge flow
Strong knowledge flow
© Elisabeth B. Reynolds, 2017 R&D networks Intermediaries
Universities:
Industry Partnerships and Commercialization of Technology
• Licensing not a big revenue generator for the university. Goal is impact on society
• Workforce training/Apprenticeships
• Community College/ Vocational training partnerships with universities
In the absence of Federal policy, regions will be the laboratories for solutions
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Thank you!
lbr@mit.edu