Map & understand economic clusters in your region
Unlock the potential of economic clusters to drive innovation, investment, and growth using data-driven insights from The Data City.
Trusted by national government, local authorities & economic consultants
Clusters Uncovered: catch up on the webinar
Hear from The Data City and leading experts in data and economics as they discuss the significance of cluster analysis. Discover how new techniques and tools are shaping the future of economic clusters, driving growth and investment. Plus, watch a demo of our upcoming cluster tool in action.
What is cluster analysis?
Cluster analysis involves identifying groups of businesses, research institutions, skills, and support structures within specific industries, concentrated in certain geographic areas. These clusters play a critical role in fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and attracting investment.
Work with experts from The Data City
Access cluster methodologies used by central government and use our platform and experts to gain real-time insights for strategic planning. Whether you’re in local or national government, or an economic consultant, our tools help you identify clusters and drive informed decisions.
Discover sector strengths & hotspots
Easily identify emerging sectors at both regional and national levels using The Data City platform. Go beyond outdated SIC codes with our Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) to track cutting-edge industries like AI, Life Sciences, and Engineering Biology.
Access bespoke insights & cluster tools
Elevate your cluster analysis with our Data Services team. Our in-house experts can build custom cluster analysis tools and provide tailored insights to drive impactful, policy-shaping decisions.
Be the first to use our new cluster features ✨
We’re developing new tools for economic cluster analysis, soon to be available within The Data City platform. Our upcoming cluster tool will allow users to explore business clusters, customise preferences like cluster size and industry focus, and gain deeper insights using our RTICs.
Our work on economic clusters
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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Mapping Innovation Clusters across the UK with DSIT
The Data City partnered with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to map innovation clusters in the UK. This map offers the most detailed view of innovation activity and provides a shared understanding of clusters across the country.
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Midlands Engine
Exploring the Investment Potential of Midlands Clusters
The Data City worked with Midlands Engine, the UK’s largest regional economy outside London, to help launch a programme that supports regional partners, businesses, and the UK Government in understanding and developing clusters across the Midlands.
