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Technology Parks of Castilla y León

TECNOLOGY PARKS OF CASTILLA Y LEON Background and Success Myriam García Mazorra Head of the External Affairs Department Zlin January 23rd, 2008. Technology Parks of Castilla y León. DEFINITION ACCORDING TO APTE - IASP This is a project which requires an stable managing body

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Technology Parks of Castilla y León

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  1. TECNOLOGY PARKS OF CASTILLA Y LEON Background and SuccessMyriam García Mazorra Head of the External Affairs DepartmentZlin January 23rd, 2008

  2. Technology Parks of Castilla y León DEFINITION ACCORDING TO APTE - IASP • This is a project which requires an stable managing body • Designed to encourage the creation and growth of knowledge-based companies • To establish formal and operational dealings with universities and research centres • and the stable managing promotes: • the transfer of technology • innovation among companies and • develops an area of land

  3. Technology Parks of Castilla y León • The construction process of technology parks in Spain began in the 80s with the advent of newly created autonomous communities. • The first Parks in Spain: Basque Country, Catalonia, Madrid, Galicia, Andalusía, Asturias, Valencia and Castilla y Leon. • Endorsed by regional governments in order to improve technological capability, the creation of wealth, and the generation of qualified employment. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND HISTORY

  4. Tecnology Parks of Castilla y León OBJECTIVES • To guide the local economy in the direction ofdiversification, with an emphasis on highly competitive sectors. • With the spirit of creating adequate conditions to attract investment with a considerable technological component. • To consolidate basic industries to make them more competitive by incorporating technology. • To promote university-industry collaboration and RDI • To create stable employment for qualified people.

  5. Technology Parks of Castilla y León MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRST PARK FROM THE BEGINNING From 1990 to 1995 • In 1990 the 100%-state-owned enterprise for the management and promotion of the Technology Park of Boecillo was created. • In 1991 SPRINT Programme of the European Commission (D.G. XIII). Viability Study. All the recommendations drawn up by EU experts were implemented by the management board of the Technology Park of Boecillo, S.A. • In 1992 the development of the first phase of the Technology Park is finished and officially inaugurated in April. • Five technology centres were created and located in the Technology Park of Boecillo in the following sectors: Automotive, Energy, Láser, Robotics and Telecommunications.

  6. Technology Parks of Castilla y León ASSESSMENT OF MANAGEMENT- From 1995 to 1998 • 1995 the state company (Parque Tecnológico de Boecillo, S.A.) applies for the Sprint Programme of the D.G. XIII a second time. • Afterwards, a final evaluation, monitoring and management report for the Technology Park of Boecillo was elaborated and conclusions and recommendations were presented. • From 1996 to 1997: 1st enlargement • 16 new hectares were added to the first phase of the Technology Park giving the park a total surface of 61 hectares. (At first this was conceived as industrial land) • 2004: 2nd enlargement • Thesecond enlargement was a further 57 hectares giving a total surface of 118 hectares.

  7. Technology Parks of Castilla y León Creation of new Technology Parks Leon and Burgos: years 2004 - 2008 • The Regional Government created two new Technology Parks in Burgos and León under the same society. • 2005 the Technology Park of León became operative. • In 2008 the Technology Park of Burgos is forecast to be finished, with a surface of 128 hectares.

  8. Technology Parks of Castilla y León Current situation of the Technology Park of Boecillo • Surface: 118 hectares • 130 companies and 3 technological centres • Total employment: 5.600 • Women 45% • Men 55% • Average age: 32 • R+D employment: 26% • University Graduates: 60% • University teachers: 70 • Total turnover: €430m • Accumulated investment: €382m • Sectors involved: aeronautics, automotive, electronics, ICTs, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and environment.

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  10. Technology Parks of Castilla y León Current situation of the Technology Park of León • Surface: 32 hectares • 7 companies (forecast for next two months 25 companies). • Accumulated investment: €30 (million of euros) • Sectors involved: aeronautics, automotive, electronics, ICTs, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and environment.

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  12. Technology Parks of Castilla y León 1991 – 1995 SPRINT PROGRAMME Recommendations still valid for the success of the technological park POLITICAL SPHERE • The necessity of considering the park as a long term project. • Political support from the regional government which, 15 years ago, considered the Park as its main instrument in the policy of the modernization of the regional economy. • General approval and support from all economic and social sectors for the region´s future successfully development • The Society that runs the park needs annual budget and personnel to manage the park properly

  13. Technology Parks of Castilla y León 1991 – 1995 SPRINT PROGRAMME Recommendations still valid for the success of the technological park THE BUSINESS OF ATTRACTING COMPANIES • Definitions of the sectors where firms could be attracted to the Park, concentrating all efforts on promoting those sectors. • The importance at the beginning of one or two main companies that could attract several satellite companies • Creation of an Incubator system to promote new companies for entrepreneurs (provision of premises on a rental basis and advisory services)

  14. Technology Parks of Castilla y León 1991 – 1995 SPRINT PROGRAMME Recommendations still valid for the success of the technological park THE BUSINESS OF ATTRACTING COMPANIES (II) • Creation of a specific strategy to encourage relations between University and the Park´s firms. • The development of an advanced production services offer for the firms located in the Park. • Aspects of development. By phases. The economic aspect is important and also the maintenance but this is always according to needs of the companies

  15. Tecnology Parks of Castilla y León 1991 – 1995 SPRINT PROGRAMME Recommendations still valid for the success of the technological park MARKETING FIELD Campaign to improve the image of the region, • activities in order to change mentalities in society • projects related to the Park • towards innovation and technology. (University researchers and companies. Open channels of communication). Take advantage of IASP - APTE These networks give advice on monitoring the creation of new technological parks

  16. Technology Parks of Castilla y León THE SUCCESS OF BOECILLO TECHNOLOGY PARK • Involvement of all economic, social, scientific and institutional bodies in the development of the park • Strategic political planning with appropiate technical management. • Clear admission criteria and strict selection process of companies.

  17. Technology Parks of Castilla y León THE SUCCESS OF BOECILLO TECHNOLOGY PARK • Permanent collaboration among local government, enterprises, universities and technology park • High quality industrial services and infrastructure. • LABEL OF Carefully respected environment. • Added value services. Business Information and advisory networks. • Individual attention according to specific requirements of companies

  18. Contact details THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Parques Tecnológicos de Castilla y León, S.A. Boecillo - Valladolid - Spain Tel. +34 983 54 80 45 Fax +34 983 54 80 76 e-mail: garmazmy@jcyl.es

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