Abstract: The purpose of this work is to describe the development of a software cluster in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Mexico. A Logit Model is used to calculate the probability for a company to innovate based on collaboration, learning, and public policy support programs. The results illustrate that collaboration with multinational companies, suppliers, inter-organizational cooperation for worker training, and formal participation in business associations promotes innovation. The companies' promotion of learning and training processes to improve business capabilities also plays a central role; however, public policy programs have a major impact on innovation in software small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Collaboration, learning, and public policy programs significantly impact innovation in the Mexican software industry, with public policy programs having a major impact on SMEs.

Clustering and Innovation Capabilities in the Mexican Software Industry

Key Takeaway: Collaboration, learning, and public policy programs significantly impact innovation in the Mexican software industry, with public policy programs having a major impact on SMEs.