The Cluster Benchmarking Project

The pilot project report outlines how clusters can be benchmarked in the knowledge based economy. The main conclusion is that it is possible and feasible to build a model for benchmarking clusters. 4 methodologies for mapping are examined in detail as well as current projects of analysing and benchmarking clusters. The cluster benchmarking model is outlined and finally data considerations are presented for outcome data, performance data and framework condition data and first steps are taking in developing a research design to gather these data.