RTD in southern Italy: the role of science parks in a European perspective
The conference will focus on the role of science parks as promoters of science and technology and of economic development in less favoured regions, such as the Italian "Mezzogiorno" region. Science parks in Southern Italy will be discussed in the context of European and non- European experiences.
The conference will cover the following topics:
- "Italian science parks: the state of the art";
- "Relationships between Universities, enterprises and 'Technolopiepark': the role of the German Lander";
- "The role of the central Government in development";
- "The suitability of science park models for regions with different economic capacities and needs";
- "SMEs as stimuli for technology innovation";
- "Supply and demand of innovation in the structural transformation of the industrialized economy";
- "Science parks: the role of the EU".
For further information, please contact:
Consorzio Mario Maria Imbaro
Dr. Giovanni de Gaetano
Via nazionale
I-66030 Santa Maria Imbaro
Tel. +39-872-570307; Fax +39-872-57112
E-mail: degaetano@CMNS.MNEGR.IT