Emergence and Growth of Mjärdevi Science Park in Linköping, Sweden

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Emergence and Growth of Mjärdevi Science Park in Linköping, Sweden

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Hommen, Leif ()
Doloreux, David
Larsson, Emma

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The development of science parks constitutes an interesting example of policy to enhance the technology-based development of a region. These parks, it is argued, contribute to fostering technological innovation and transfer and stimulating the growth of high-level economic activities. This article examines the role that science parks play in the promotion of regional development with particular reference to one of Swedens most successful science parks, the Mjrdevi Science Park. During the 1990s, Mjrdevi was recognized as one of Northern Europes most rapidly growing science parks, and it has an enviable record with respect to the launching of local, new technology-based firms. This article traces the historical events related to the creation of Mjrdevi Science Park that have influenced its technological and industrial development. It then outlines the parks path of development and subsequently addresses key factors affecting the growth dynamics of the park.

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Paper provided by CIRCLE (Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy), Lund University in its series CIRCLE Electronic Working Paper Series with number 2005-16.

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