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From page 1... ... This report of that conference captures the rich discussion of the diverse roles university- and laboratorybased research parks play in national innovation systems. The presentations of the conference participants demonstrate the range of objectives and the substantial differences in scope and scale of activity characterizing research parks around the world, while also identifying common challenges. Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... Specifically, research parks, of various sizes and types, are widely seen as an effective policy tool to realize larger and more visible returns on a nation's investments in research and development. Most research parks seek to encourage greater collaboration among universities, research laboratories, and large and small companies, in order to facilitate the conversion of new ideas into the innovative technologies for the market. They are widely considered to be a proven tool to encourage the formation of innovative high-technology companies. They are also seen as an effective means to generate employment and to make existing companies more competitive through cooperative R&D, shared facilities, and the benefits derived from co-location. S&T Parks are a rapidly growing phenomenon and an increasingly common tool of national and regional economic development. Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... Yet on a global basis, the United States is not making comparable efforts, nor are federal programs supporting regional and state efforts to the same degree.10 Investments by the world's leading nations in research parks reflect an appreciation of their capacity to spur knowledge-based growth and a national commitment to enhance technological competitiveness through innovation.11 While research parks such as those at NASA Ames and Sandia have recorded significant progress, and new federal initiatives such as that of the National Cancer Institute are underway, the potential of research parks appears See, for example, the presentation by John Niederhuber of the National Cancer Institute in the Proceedings section of this report. See, for example, the presentation by Richard Stulen of the Sandia National Laboratories in the Proceedings section of this report. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... 13 Dr.Richard Stulen drew attention to the role that effective high-level champions like Senator Bingaman have played in the growth of New Mexico's Sandia Science and Technology Park. 14 Clear goals, capable management, and sustained support are essential for the effective development of research parks, as documented in recent reviews by the National Research Council of the research parks affiliated with the NASA Ames Research Center and Sandia National Laboratories. Read the entire page →

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... This report of that conference captures the rich discussion of the diverse roles university- and laboratorybased research parks play in national innovation systems. The presentations of the conference participants demonstrate the range of objectives and the substantial differences in scope and scale of activity characterizing research parks around the world, while also identifying common challenges.

Read the entire page →

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... Specifically, research parks, of various sizes and types, are widely seen as an effective policy tool to realize larger and more visible returns on a nation's investments in research and development. Most research parks seek to encourage greater collaboration among universities, research laboratories, and large and small companies, in order to facilitate the conversion of new ideas into the innovative technologies for the market. They are widely considered to be a proven tool to encourage the formation of innovative high-technology companies. They are also seen as an effective means to generate employment and to make existing companies more competitive through cooperative R&D, shared facilities, and the benefits derived from co-location. S&T Parks are a rapidly growing phenomenon and an increasingly common tool of national and regional economic development.

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... Yet on a global basis, the United States is not making comparable efforts, nor are federal programs supporting regional and state efforts to the same degree.10 Investments by the world's leading nations in research parks reflect an appreciation of their capacity to spur knowledge-based growth and a national commitment to enhance technological competitiveness through innovation.11 While research parks such as those at NASA Ames and Sandia have recorded significant progress, and new federal initiatives such as that of the National Cancer Institute are underway, the potential of research parks appears See, for example, the presentation by John Niederhuber of the National Cancer Institute in the Proceedings section of this report. See, for example, the presentation by Richard Stulen of the Sandia National Laboratories in the Proceedings section of this report.

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... 13 Dr.Richard Stulen drew attention to the role that effective high-level champions like Senator Bingaman have played in the growth of New Mexico's Sandia Science and Technology Park. 14 Clear goals, capable management, and sustained support are essential for the effective development of research parks, as documented in recent reviews by the National Research Council of the research parks affiliated with the NASA Ames Research Center and Sandia National Laboratories.

Read the entire page →

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