Presenting findings from a knowledge management project in a German science-toengineering research cluster, the paper addresses issues of cluster formation, cooperation, and innovation. In the project, a novel knowledge management approach was developed that stresses activity from within the organization (“Embedded Knowledge”), and combines scientific expertise with strategic-methodical knowhow (“Synthesizing Knowledge”). Integrating measures of knowledge and innovation management and technology transfer, a “Knowledge Architecture Toolbox” was set up and applied. The project not only serves as a case-study for the idea transfer from basic research to engineering, but also presents a prototype for design-oriented knowledge management in large science and technology clusters.
Keywords – Cluster, embedded knowledge, knowledge architecture