Understanding the Vancouver Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Cluster: A Case Study of Public Laboratories and Private Research

Conventional analyses of conventional industrial clusters look at the local, regional, 1 national and global factors affecting their ability to compete and grow. However, it is beginning to become apparent that in at least a few cutting-edge, high-technology areas, firms compete directly on a global...

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Published in:European planning studies 2010-02, Vol.18 (2), p.317-328
Main Authors: Holbrook, J. Adam, Arthurs, David, Cassidy, Erin
Format: Article
Language:English
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British Columbia
Case studies
Cluster analysis
Competitiveness
Economic development
Economic growth
Fuel cells
Fuels
Geography
Globalization
Human capital
Hydrogen
Location
Market
Planning
Private sector
Quality of life
Research and development
Studies
Technology policy
Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Summary:Conventional analyses of conventional industrial clusters look at the local, regional, 1 national and global factors affecting their ability to compete and grow. However, it is beginning to become apparent that in at least a few cutting-edge, high-technology areas, firms compete directly on a global basis for talent and markets. A case study of the fuel cell cluster in Vancouver, Canada appears to confirm this proposition. Policy makers have realized that this cluster must compete on the world market if it is to succeed. The cluster is endowed with several favourable factors including a high quality of life for its human capital and strong support for demonstration projects.
ISSN:0965-4313
1469-5944
DOI:10.1080/09654310903491648