Bringing similar enterprises and research initiatives together in this way creates the critical mass of knowledge and expertise which is crucial for the fostering of growth based innovation. However, these enterprises and individuals need more than just the technical ability. They need to be able to tap into a network that facilitates the development of research projects and business ideas, access to venture capital investment, links with the global industry and with academia. They need to be able to do this in an environment that is not averse to the type of risk that goes with innovation.