; and (B) includes both new ways to manufacture existing products and the manufacture of new products emerging from new advanced technologies. (3) Cluster The term cluster means a network of entities directly involved in the research, development, finance, and commercial application of clean technologies and advanced manufacturing whose geographic proximity facilitates the use and sharing of skilled human resources, infrastructure, research facilities, educational and training institutions, venture capital, and input suppliers. (4) Consortium The term consortium means a clean technology consortium established in accordance with this Act. (5) Project The term project means an activity with respect to which a consortium provides support under this Act. (6) Qualifying entity The term qualifying entity means— (A) an institution of higher education that has entered into a partnership agreement with a private-sector entity; (B) a Federal or State entity with a focus on developing clean technologies or clusters, as determined by the Secretary; (C) a nongovernmental organization with expertise in translational research, clean technology, or cluster development