Studying Key Factors to Creating Competitive Advantage in Science Park

Abstract

Science parks are known tools for development of high technologies. In recent years, much attention has been given to these institutions in all countries and also in Iran. This paper attempts to provide a framework for evaluating the potential of creating competitive advantages by science and technology parks in Iran using foreign models and studies in this field and also considering the local dimensions of the issue. In considered model some aspects have been determined such as human resources, R&D and technology transfer, market development and facilities that are main effective aspects on potential of creating competitive advantages in science and technology parks. The Fuzzy decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method is proposed in order to find the cause and effect aspects and determining the priorities of planning in science and technology parks. The proposed framework applied to Pardis Technology Park in Iran and then key aspects of competitive advantage were examined.