The scientific article explores the topic of industrial clusters and their role in the development of regions. The article discusses various types of clusters, factors, features and conditions of functioning that determine their success, and the role of the state and educational institutions in this process. The importance of international cooperation and problems in the lack of funding for cluster development projects, the low efficiency of interaction between cluster participants, the discrepancy between expectations and results of cluster creation projects, the lack of transparency of information and the lack of management faced by industrial clusters are also discussed. The tools that can be used to develop strategies and activities that will help improve the functioning and development of industrial clusters in various regions are proposed. The article may be useful for specialists in the field of economics, management, public administration, as well as for those who are interested in studying issues related to industrial clusters and their role in the development of regions.