3. Smart Indicators 3.1 Smart Economy Business spaces
Bilbao
Bizkaia Technology Park. Located in Metropolitan Bilbao, it was founded in 1985 and was the first created in Spain. It includes research centres and advanced technology companies, together an excellent communications infrastructure and employs about 7,000 people. Currently, 60% of its total capacity is occupied. www.parque‐tecnologico.net Zorrotzaurre Urban Technology Park (Bilbao). Project under design, specialising in areas related to knowledge and creativity. www.zorrotzaurre.com
Taipei
Taipei Technology Corridor. In order to advance Taipei's role as an important industrial center, the Taipei City Government has linked the hi‐tech parks along the Keelung River and consolidated industry resources. The result is the Taipei Technology Corridor, a 768.5 hectare, 20‐kilometer long operations hub that is an ideal environment for industrial future expansion. The corridor has attracted increasing numbers of global players, including some of the world telecoms big names. http://hitech.taipei.gov.tw/cgi‐bin/SM_theme?page=4aa49b57
Science Park of the University of the Basque Country. It comprises 5 large groups: University research groups. Newly created technology‐based companies that arise from academia (spin‐off). Intensive R&D+i companies. Institutions engaged in R&D+i. Companies or institutions that provide services to clients within and outside the Park.
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