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The dynamics underlying cluster formation in the biotechnology and computing industries were investigated with respect to structure, location and clustering patterns. Specifically, the factors that attract new companies and the factors that promote growth in a clustered environment were compared for the two sectors. The results showed that intersectoral linkages in the form of technological interdependence and feedback act as an inducement for new firms to enter the computing industry.
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External partnering by biotechnology firms is studied. Results show that competitive pressures such as regulatory climate and global competition and the need for innovation assets were the main reasons behind external partnering. A framework to determine trends in external partnering was also developed. Partnering is predicted to remain stable in the manufacturing sector while an increase is expected for marketing activities.
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Data from Statistics Canada's Biotechnology Firm Survey, 1797 to look into the factors that cause the Canadian industry to use biotechnology is used. Biochemistry and immunology based biotechnologies are the most used, with 76% of the 282 firms surveyed firms using them, as compared to 74% bioprocessing based biotechnologies, and 52.5% DNA based biotechnologies.
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