Experiences and lessons learnt from an interregional growth project: the role of innovation and STPs Online publication date: Sat, 29-Nov-2014
by Paraskevi Zacharia, Foteini Stefanou, Chrysostomos Stylios, Peter Groumpos
International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development (IJIRD), Vol. 3, No. 3/4, 2011
Abstract: This work presents the experience gained by Patras Science Park through interregional growth projects. This experience is very useful to regional and central authorities that determine growth policies and to any actor who works towards regional growth especially through innovation and technology, such as science and technology parks (STPs). HuReDePIS interregional project examined growth potential of the areas around Ionian Sea for six strategic sectors: SMEs, services, environment, CAP, culture and tourism and there were initiated growth and an immigration network. The current situation for the six sectors is highlighted and the problems and difficulties for regional and spatial development are identified and diagnosed. Special emphasis is given to the important role of innovation for growth of a region. The key role of STPs for growth is validated by their ability to serve as mediators between knowledge producer organisations and local economic factors.
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