SUCCESSFUL JOINT VENTURES IN SCIENCE PARKS

Technology-based firms are looking for ways of minimizing the increasi ng risks and costs of developing new products and processes. Acquisiti on of new technology through a collaborative development is one way wh ich is finding favour. Universities, their associated Science Parks an d spinout companies offer opportunities for such partnerships which ar e growing in importance. The services available by this route to large companies are attracting a substantial international clientele.