The development of business environment institutions, including technology parks, has been very dynamic in recent years. An increasing number of studies have shown that it is technology parks that are the most advanced type of innovation and entrepreneurship centres. Both global and national experience provides inspiration for further development of similar initiatives. This paper aims to analyse the nature and practice of the operation of technology parks in Podlaskie and their impact on the region’s development.
The publication is aimed at presenting 'good practices' for the operations of technology parks which contribute to the success of such projects. The paper is based on the experience of existing technology parks (i.e. Australian, Spanish and French ones). Such experience could serve as guidance for the development of technology parks in Poland. It should be stressed that the attempts at establishing technology parks in Poland are becoming increasingly important. Knowledge-based economy, innovations and improved competitiveness imply and necessitate such actions. People responsible for managing such environments will encounter numerous obstacles related to factors which impact on the implementation of the said 'good practices'.
Technology parks constitute one of the most advanced institutional forms contributing to the activation of regional development. This modern organisational form enables wide cooperation among enterprises, for which raising the competitiveness of both the companies and regions in which technology parks function is a purpose. It may be said that parks are a base „of the knowledge-based economy”, and a very opportune offer for foreign investors and Polish ones alike. This article focuses on the presentation of different models of technology parks functioning in Poland.
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