Research and analysis

Identifying and describing UK innovation clusters

A methodology report and descriptive analysis of the original Innovation Clusters Map published in February 2024.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 9 February 2024
• Last updated: 1 October 2025 — See all updates

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Identifying and describing UK innovation clusters

Ref: DSIT research paper number 2024/001

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Details

This report was published alongside the original Innovation Cluster Map, which identified the innovation strengths of the UK. It includes methodological details regarding the creation of the map and descriptive analysis of the various types of clusters identified within the UK.

In October 2025 we updated the Innovation Cluster Map and associated methodology report. See the updated documents.

Published 9 February 2024

Last updated 1 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 1 October 2025

   Included a link to the updated Innovation Clusters Map and methodology report.

2. 9 February 2024

   First published.