Virtual Science and Technology Park in Iran; an SWOT Analysis
Subject Areas : Science and Technology Parks and Incubators
Parya
Dolatyabi
1
Abdollah
Aghaei
2
Keywords: Technology Parks, , Virtual Technology Parks, Demand, Supply, Infrastructure, enabling Environment, SWOT Analyses, Strategic Planing,
Abstract :
In this paper, a study has been done about concept, implication, and necessity of a virtual science park (VSTP) for Iran. According to the critical success factors of a VSTP, and the presented model for VSTP in Iran together with its prerequisitesstrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that a VSTP in Iran may face, have been identified in the form of an SWOT analysis. Finally, the key development drivers of VSTPs in Iran have been introduced regarding the proposed analysis, in order to be applied by managers and planners of this field in Iran.