A first approach to an indicators theoretical proposal to assess the contribution to Mexicos competitiveness made by the Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Network through the strengthening of scientific-technological capabilities and applied research projects

The importance of science and technology parks (STPs) for developing countries relies in the fact that, given such nations socioeconomic environments, the impact of such institutions could be greater and its contributions could significantly improve knowledge economy and innovation environments. Developed countries STPs are leaders in many aspects related to performance and impact, also in the matter of assessing related data; but, so far, the lack of consensus on which is the best way to evaluate parks and the lack of information (quality and quantity) still being constants. Based on previous international indexes, in this article is expounded a proposal of indicators to measure the performance and impact of a Mexican STPs network, an important instrument so that the government and the private initiative can actually function as a triple helix with universities in our country, improving public policies and linkage methods to foster national STPs.