NDLI: Developing Technological Capability in Science Parks: A Networking Model Approach

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Ky Chan Pretorius, M.
Copyright Year	2007
Description	Author affiliation: Pretoria Univ., Tshwane (Ky Chan; Pretorius, M.)
Abstract	The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a model that will help South African science parks to develop long-term technological capabilities and competencies to compete successfully in today's highly competitive world. This paper covers the conceptual part of a research project being conducted to improve the performance of science parks. Science parks have been researched for almost 20 years. They are seen as "seedbeds" for innovation. Innovation and networking are two key factors providing the new generation industrial clusters' competitive capacity in the globalization. From the definitions and characteristics of science parks in various studies, networking is regarded as one of the most important benefits science parks can offer to its tenants. South African science parks are characterized with poor innovation levels and lack of technological capabilities. However, through networks, one can build and develop the necessary technological capabilities. The very essence of a science park is to manage the flow of knowledge between universities, research and development institutions, industry and government. Therefore knowledge networks plays an important role in the science park's context. In order for networks to bring out the most beneficial outcomes, i.e., access to new knowledge, it is necessary to understand the environment that the network operates in, as well as the network structures.
Starting Page	565
Ending Page	573
File Size	951804
Page Count	9
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781890843151
DOI	10.1109/PICMET.2007.4349371
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2007-08-05
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	PICMET
Subject Keyword	Technological innovation Government Africa Globalization Power generation economics Environmental economics Intellectual property Technology management Knowledge management Research and development management
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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