Business Innovation Development through Special Social Programs by Science Parks, and the case of Isfahan Science & Technology Town (ISTT)

Science and technology parks as the links between academia and industry are considered as one of the key components of the national innovation system in each country which in turn play an important role in technology development. Establishing science parks is a measure taken by countries to enhance economic development and they are considered as one of the major elements for sustainable development. A science park can help the development of a nation if it works well and if it is successful in its performance. They follow different objectives and they could be classified in different categories. Some of them are university science parks that focus mostly on the commercialization of research results performed in universities and create technology hubs based on the university achievements. A number of science parks are urban parks that develop science and technology in the society and lead to creating business innovation in the society, developing entrepreneurship in the society or social problems solving by innovative solutions. Each of these models has its own advantages. These are common almost among all science parks including those in Iran.