Managing STPs and areas of innovation

In line with the overall theme of science parks shaping new cities, this paper and presentation will particularly address the third theme; Managing STPs and areas of innovation. Swedish STPs have taken an embracive approach to science parks; (re-)organization, branding and the geographical place. With collective efforts many Swedish STPs tackle the challenges with dismantling the physical and mental barriers between the STPs and the city region, with the aim to develop a better integration and to spur innovation whilst optimizing the attraction of certain geographical areas as well as of Sweden as a country. This paper will account for the tangible manners of how this task was addressed by SISP, the Swedish member association of Swedish science parks and incubators, along with substantial support from participating STPs.