Science and Technology Parks models are as diverse as there are different realities around the world. Therefore, it is not possible to identify a single model which works in all regions or countries. The Sofia Tech Park (STP) project is not an exception to this.
According to OECD, governments tend to help with the establishment of technology transfer and industrial liaison offices at universities, technology incubators, science parks and, centres of excellence – all with the goal of increasing efficiency from public R&D spending and diffusing knowledge. The success of these various "bridging institutions" is typically mixed. Public funding of these knowledge centres remains an issue as industry participation is insufficient for self-sustainability in the short to medium term (five to ten years).
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| Authors | Paris Kokorotsikos Ebba Lund Liza Peretti Stephen Taylor |
| Available from | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Related project & activities | Reshaping the functional and operational capacity of Sofia Tech Park |
| Related organisation(s) | JRC - Joint Research Centre |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | Technology Transfer Offices | Innovation Ecosystems |
| Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | ecosysteminnovationState aid |
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