Regional competitiveness and technology parks. A dynamic model

This paper describes a model that relates technology parks development to regional competitiveness. Two relevant concepts are presented: the regional system of innovation and the regional competitiveness. The proposed model combines both concepts. Since the technology-based firms are an important part of the RSI, its development contributes to enhance the regional competitiveness.\nThe proposed model is based on the dynamics systems method and includes four regional systems: production, investment, employment and human resources education.\nThe model is applied to Cuernavaca region in Mexico and two scenarios are built. The results show differences in regional indexes like high and medium qualified jobs, competitiveness.