Relations of university services and technologies in science and technology parks

Abstract

Science and technology parks are important sites for research, development and innovation. These innovation ecosystems firmly rely on the presence of universities. Related research highlights that there are many forms of university presence in science and technology parks. Various examples can be found, ranging from active presence through R&D projects to general collaborations. University involvement depends on the nature of the park, its activities and the technological environment. The analysis uses data from 113 international science and technology parks to examine the link between university services and the technology portfolios of the parks. The authors present the sectoral, technological and activity characteristics of the parks studied and show through statistical analysis that there is an observable link between certain elements of the university presence and specific technological characteristics.