Science and technology parks are high-quality places and facilities that stimulate and manage the flow of knowledge and technology among universities and research institutions, companies and markets.
They promote the founding and awareness of innovative companies through incubation and spin-off mechanisms and provide other value-added services.
They create knowledge, innovative companies and collaborative networks.
The great change in the 21st century
Parks are no longer isolated entities
• They are increasingly interrelated with their surroundings.
• They expand their field of action to companies located outside of their physical area.
• They promote networks between companies and R&D and innovation institutions.
Key factors in this change
• Their ability to create partnerships and networks.
• Promoting cross-integration of new technologies and forming multidisciplinary R&D and innovation teams.
More information about science and technology parks
. Regulatory legislation
. Some parks in the world
. IASP members in Europe
. Parks in Spain
. The great change in the 21st century