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WIPO GII: Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, Tokyo-Yokohama, San Jose-San Francisco, Seoul and Beijing Are World’s Biggest “Innovation Clusters”
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points These clusters are located in various regions, including Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou and Tokyo-Yokohama. The World Intellectual Property Organization has identified major innovation clusters around the world.
The World Intellectual Property Organization has identified major innovation clusters around the world. These clusters are located in various regions, including Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou and Tokyo-Yokohama. Other notable clusters are found in San Jose-San Francisco , Seoul, and Beijing.
These cities have been recognized as the world's biggest innovation hubs. The WIPO GII has provided this information, highlighting the significance of these clusters in driving innovation.
Further details about these innovation clusters can be found on the WIPO website, which provides more information on the WIPO GII and its findings.
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Category: Local Published: September 8, 2026 Source: wipo.int Reading time: 1 min
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