Industry Cluster Initiative

On October 20, 2004 Governor Rick Perry announced his vision of building the future economy of state of Texas. That vision, which focuses on building competitive advantage through six target industry clusters, continues Governor Perry’s commitment to job creation and economic development.

Objective:

The objective of the Industry Cluster Initiative is to stimulate long-term sustained growth and focus the allocation of state resources on key industry clusters that economists say will be the engine of job creation and economic development in the 21st century. West Texas Emerging Industries

West Texas Emerging Industries

Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, including one sub-cluster:
• Nanotechnology & Micro-Electronics Systems
Energy, including three sub-clusters:
• Renewable
• Technologies
• Energy Systems
Agbiotechnology
Defense/Security Technologies

Texas’ Target Industry Clusters

Advanced Technologies and Manufacturing, including four sub-clusters:
• Nanotechnology and Materials
• Micro-electromechanical Systems
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Automotive Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Information and Computer Technology, including three sub-clusters:
• Communications Equipment
• Computing Equipment and Semiconductors
• Information Technology
Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products
Energy, including three sub-clusters:
• Oil and Gas Production
• Power Generation and Transmission
• Manufactured Energy Systems