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About The IASP
The main objectives of the IASP are:
Science & Technology Parks promote the economic development and competitiveness of regions and cities by:
The IASP's official definition of a Science Park A Science Park is an organisation managed by specialised professionals, whose main aim is to increase the wealth of its community by promoting the culture of innovation and the competitiveness of its associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions. To enable these goals to be met, a Science Park stimulates and manages the flow of knowledge and technology amongst universities, R&D institutions, companies and markets; it facilitates the creation and growth of innovation-based companies through incubation and spin-off processes; and provides other value-added services together with high quality space and facilities. [IASP International Board, 6 February 2002] The IASP is a worldwide network. Its definition embraces the different models which exist all over the world. An effort has been made to identify the main common denominators of the different existing models, as well as to set the minimum standards and requirements that any project must have in order to be acknowledged as a 'Science Park'. The IASP has cross-examined and compared the models and experiences of Science / Technology Parks in the 72 countries throughout which its members are located, to ensure the truly global character of its definition. The IASP definition of "Science Park" encompasses other terms and expressions such as "Technology Park", "Technopolis", "Technopole", "Technology Precinct", "Research Park" etc. Although there may be certain differences between them, projects under these afore-mentioned labels share many goals, elements and methodology and therefore come under the remit of this definition. The IASP does not preclude the existence of more "specific" definitions for each of these "labels", but will not recognise any project as a "Science Park", "Technology Park", "Technopole", etc. which does not fit within this "broader" IASP definition. IASP members enhance the competitiveness of companies and entrepreneurs of their cities and regions, and contribute to global economic development through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the transfer of knowledge and technology. The IASP is a NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and a founding member of the World Alliance for Innovation - WAINOVA. For more information, please visit www.iasp.ws/publico/intro.jsp.
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The International Association of Science Parks [IASP] is the worldwide network of Science and Technology Parks. The Association connects Science Park professionals from across the globe and provides services that drive growth and effectiveness for its members.