Regional biotechnology : establishing a methodology and performance indicators for assessing bioclusters and bioregions relevant to the knowledge-based bio-economy in Europe / PricewaterhouseCoopers ; [Aard Groen and others].

This document represents the Final Report prepared based on the results of the analysed bioclusters and the outcomes of the final workshop (10 December, 2010; Brussels). This Final Report on "Regional Biotechnology" focused on establishing a methodology and performance indicators for assessing bioclusters and bioregions relevant to the knowledge-based bioeconomy. The study was conducted by PwC Luxembourg in collaboration with some other firm members of the PwC network ... and in consultation with the external experts; Prof Aard Groen from the Netherlands, Dr. David Brown from UK, Prof Patrick Kenis from Belgium, and Prof Rolf Sternberg from Germany. It was prepared for the use of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and innovation (DG Research and Innovation). The content of the report reflects the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Commission.