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Length: 7 pages
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Abstract
Silicon Fen, the cluster of hi-tech companies in and around Cambridge University, has to its credit a host of high-tech companies that are spin-offs of the research that takes place at the university. Ever since its foundation in the 12th century, Cambridge University has been associated with major scientific discoveries that have been translated into a commercial success. The hi-tech cluster around the university has been instrumental in creating much wealth for the regional and national economies. The case details the factors that helped the development of the cluster, the challenges ahead and how various players associated with Silicon Fen are trying to address the challenges.
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2004
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Abstract
Silicon Fen, the cluster of hi-tech companies in and around Cambridge University, has to its credit a host of high-tech companies that are spin-offs of the research that takes place at the university. Ever since its foundation in the 12th century, Cambridge University has been associated with major scientific discoveries that have been translated into a commercial success. The hi-tech cluster around the university has been instrumental in creating much wealth for the regional and national economies. The case details the factors that helped the development of the cluster, the challenges ahead and how various players associated with Silicon Fen are trying to address the challenges.
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Other setting(s):
2004