Mechanisms of state support implementation of the project to create a cluster in Russia using the example of the water supply and wastewater disposal cluster in St. Petersburg

Abstract

The article presents the mechanism and scheme of creating a cluster of water supply and wastewater disposal in St. Petersburg. The developed and approved Concept of water supply and wastewater disposal cluster of St. Petersburg, which includes three segments: educational, technological and industrial, is presented in detail. The educational segment is represented by the Water Academy and other educational institutions – partners of the Cluster. The technology segment includes demonstration, exhibition, engineering and consulting centers. The industrial segment consists of companies–suppliers of materials and equipment for the sphere of water supply and wastewater disposal sector of St. Petersburg and companies that plan to organize production in St. Petersburg. Each of the segments performs its specific functions and tasks. The main ways of development and long-term tasks of the Cluster are outlined.