TECHNOLOGY PARKS AS A PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGY IN THE PROMOTION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PARANÁ

Abstract

The debate on regional development policies in recent decades has been marked by a growing concern with the incorporation of innovation as the main driver of regional development. In view of this, the establishment of innovative environments such as technology parks is an important strategy for boosting and stimulating the economic and social development of cities and regions. In this context, this article aimed to analyze the implementation of the State Policy of Science, Technology and Innovation of Paraná as an instrument to induce local and regional development with the premise of encouraging the creation of technology parks. The methodology adopted in this study was based on bibliographic research and documentary survey. The results showed that the State System of Technology Parks (SEPARTEC) as an articulating and encouraging instrument of the various actors of science and technology and innovation in Paraná, responsible for proposing policies and creating a favorable environment for the development of innovation in the State, accredited 18 initiatives of Science and Technology Parks in Paraná in the most varied stages of maturity,  in all regions of the state. With the objective of promoting an innovative culture, these parks encouraged the emergence of startups, incubators, accelerators and coworking, stimulating competitiveness and increased productivity of companies and institutions whose activities are based on research, knowledge and technological innovation, boosting local and regional development, through the attraction of investments, innovative companies and job creation.