Statistics

IASP regularly collects statistics to monitor the state and existing trends in the area of innovation (AOI) and science and technology park (STP) industry throughout the world. A small selection of key figures from the IASP 2022 Global Survey is provided below, with the full report containing more than 120 charts and tables available from the Knowledge Room.

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Main technology sectors found in STPs/AOIs

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Source: IASP 2022 Global Survey

When asked to name the four main technology sectors found in their area/park, 63.7% of respondents named the ICT sector, again affirming the importance of ICT to the industry. Other sectors that are of significant importance to many respondents include biotechnology (36.3%), software engineering (28.3%) and energy (26.5%).

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"Very important" factors in contributing to AOI/STP success

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Source: IASP 2022 Global Survey

Looking at the success factors of respondents shows that image/prestige (67.3%) and talented workers (64.6%) are those that are most valued by AOIs/STPs. Links to universities/HEIs and a growing number of successful mature companies are also viewed as “very important” by more than 6 in 10 respondents, whilst a growing number of successful start-ups follows just behind.

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Origin of resident companies in AOIs/STPs

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Source: IASP 2022 Global Survey

The strong connections of AOIs/STPs to their local areas is highlighted by the fact that 41.4% of companies based in the areas/parks are of local origin. This also shows their importance as local innovation actors. However, AOIs/STPs also attract regional and national companies, and a smaller but significant percentage (13.2%) of international companies.

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Ownership of AOIs/STPs

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Source: IASP 2022 Global Survey

The above chart shows the ownership of AOIs/STPs. 50.4% are publicly owned, 27.4% are under mixed ownership, and another 22.1% are private.

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