Formation of the Innovative Clusters in Italy: Toscana Region

Abstract

N the article the phenomen of the clusters, their role in the formation of the innovative economy is defined. The main factors & main tendencies of the development are determined. The main peculiarities of the cluster policy in Toscana are analysed. On the example of the high-technology clusters the connection between innovative clusters & university education is defined.

Keywords

• cluster
• innovative economy
• high-technology sector
• universities
• italy
• toscana
• venture financing