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Role of Science and Technology Parks in Entrepreneurship Development : The Case of Varaždin County

The paper discusses the role of science and technology parks as generators of entrepreneurship development. Science and technology parks represent infrastructure in which it is easier for small enterprises to overcome difficulties inherent in the initial start-up period. They enable small enterprises to focus on their core activities and undisturbedly develop their products and services to the commercialization level. In the paper a review of the recent research on the science park phenomenon is given, in which the advantages and disadvantages perceived over the last twenty years are recapitulated. In addition, an overview of the technology park development and evolution as well as its role in entrepreneurship development in recent Croatian history is presented on the case of Varaždin County.

science parks; technology parks; business incubators; entrepreneurial infrastructure; entrepreneurship development; research and development

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