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Regional Innovation Clusters Policy in Germany: Focusing on the State Baden-Württemberg

독일의 지역 혁신클러스터 정책: 바덴-뷔르템베르크주를 중심으로

  • Young-Jin Ahn (Department of Geography, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Ji-Yeung Gu (Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements)
  • Received : 2023.12.18
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

The state of Baden-Württemberg has one of the strongest regional economies in Germany and is known as one of the most innovative regions in both Germany and Europe. Clusters have played a central role in innovation strategies. The article analyzes the current cluster policy in Baden-Württemberg. The Baden-Württemberg cluster policy has systematically supported the development of clusters, cluster initiatives, and state-wide networks. It has also provided increasing support to regions in developing and implementing innovation and networking activities. The cluster policy has specifically focused on promoting collaborations across different industries and technologies, as well as implementing measures for internationalization. The goal of the Baden-Württemberg state cluster policy was to professionalize cluster management and improve its quality. The cluster policy in Baden-Württemberg has adopted a bottom-up approach and utilized various measures and instruments to promote dialogue. The cluster policy in Baden-Württemberg has established a dedicated cluster agency responsible for developing strategies and implementing individual measures.

바덴-뷔르템베르크주는 독일에서 가장 강력한 지역경제를 보유하고 있으며, 독일과 유럽에서 가장 혁신적인 지역 중 하나로 알려져 있다. 클러스터는 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 혁신 전략에서 중추적 역할을 해 왔다. 이 논문은 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 현대 클러스터 정책을 분석하는 것을 목표로 한다. 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 클러스터 정책은 클러스터의 형성뿐만 아니라, 혁신 네트워크 활동을 체계적으로 지원해 왔다. 클러스터 정책은 특히 다양한 산업 및 기술 간의 협력 장려와 국제화를 위한 조치를 추진하는 데 초점을 맞추었다. 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 클러스터 정책의 주요 목표는 클러스터 관리를 전문화하고, 클러스터의 품질을 제고하는 것이었다. 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 클러스터 정책은 상향식 접근방법을 채택하여 대화를 촉진하기 위해 다양한 조치와 수단을 활용해 왔다. 또한 바덴-뷔르템베르크주의 클러스터 정책은 산업 클러스터 육성 전략을 개발하고 다양한 조치를 시행하는데 책임을 맡은 전담 클러스터 관리기관을 설치하여 운영해 오고 있다.

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Acknowledgement

This study was financially supported by Chonnam National University (Grant number: 2023-1137-01)

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