Innovation Insight is referenced as a qualitative methodology resource on the University of Illinois (at Urbana-Champaign) Exploratory Spatial Economic Base Analysis Center web site. The site hosts the industry cluster methodology development efforts of Dr. Ed Feser and Dr. Stuart Sweeney.

Dr. Feser’s “Benchmark Cluster” methodology is utilized in a number of Innovation Insight research projects. We recommend his cluster / spacial economics research framework for its comprehensive, multimodal perspective that focuses on cluster analysis as an interactive tool and conceptual framework for exploring regional economies.