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The Government should establish a national framework for cluster development that embeds regional Key Performance...

Recommendation
The Government should establish a national framework for cluster development that embeds regional Key Performance Indicators and tracks cluster lifecycles. As part of this, it should develop regional economic profiles that line up clusters with key sources of economic activity, such as original equipment manufacturers, major education and health facilities, government and defence facilities, and their supply chains, with an analysis of opportunities for supporting innovation and diffusion. As part of this framework the Government should define its role in supporting the development of regional clusters, versus that of the private sector. (Recommendation, Paragraph 13)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.2 yrs
Report published 13 Mar 2026