Comparison of European and non-European regional clusters in KETs : the case of semiconductors

The current report represents the Final Report for the study on the "Comparison of European and non-European regional clusters in KETs: The case of semiconductors" carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers EU Services EESV (hereafter PwC) for Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (hereafter "DG CONNECT") of the European Commission. The study aimed to analyse the main activities and measures required to create, expand and keep nanoelectronics clusters in Europe competitive based on the analysis of four European and four non-European clusters. The report presents the key findings of the study and offers evidence-based policy recommendations on linking national/regional level clusters and the most effective measures to future European-level programmes.