Technology, Industrial and Science Parks

In the framework of this opinion a hearing (European Technology, Industrial and Science Parks in the Crisis Management, Preparation of the after-crisis and Post-Lisbon Strategy Period) was organized in Budapest, Hungary, on 17 May 2010.
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Gist of the opinion

The EU needs a more focused and integrated approach geared towards sustaining and developing the TISPs of the 21st century. Particularly in the crisis and post crisis context, a more comprehensive strategy should be followed, to capture the potential benefits of parks for economic growth and competitiveness. These actions have to be implemented with leadership and ambition on behalf of the EU.

It is advised to identify and develop synergies with the flagship EU initiatives in the field, particularly with the European Institute of Technology and Innovation and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities.

The development of new generations, a new form of parks has to be noticed and encouraged. The role of the parks in shaping the innovation structures should be promoted.

The regional dimension: in line with the subsidiarity principle, local governments’, agglomerations’ involvement in the development of TISPs should be strengthened. There is a need to improve networking activities between the actors of the public sector, the business community and the higher education institutions. 

Parks could serve in their function as bridges between the academia and the industry.

It is desirable to support the mapping of TISPs across Europe in the form of a comprehensive database.