Taguspark - Fostering Entrepreneurship

The objective of this paper is to analyze the role of Taguspark as part of the National Innovation System (NIS) and its contribution in fostering entrepreneurship in the Portuguese economy. One begins with an introduction to the theme of innovation, discusses the theme of entrepreneurship and the creation of companies and approaches the role of Science and Technology Parks in the economic development. One reviews the role of Taguspark in a historical perspective and the results achieved so far, identifies the challenges reserved for the future, as well as how Taguspark has contributed for the NIS and how it can continue to do so.