Sharif University of Technology Innovation Science and Technology Desirable Policy Model: A Grounded-Theory Study

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1 Professor ,Department of Management and Educational Planning, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant professor,Department of Management and Educational Planning, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor ,Department of Innovation Policy and Futurism, Technology Studies Institute, Tehran, Iran

4 Researcher at Science, Technology and Industry Policy Institute, Affiliated by Sharif University of Technology

Abstract

Areas of Innovation have been established in more than 50 places in the world during the evolution of innovation ecosystems and after common models such as science and technology parks, and they have left a significant impact on the regional economy. In Iran, districts with the characteristics of the area of innovation are emerging, the most well-known of which is the Sharif area of Innovation around the Sharif University of Technology. However, the formation of these areas in the country is considered a new experience and despite the importance of the issue, not much research has been done in the field of policy making and development of these areas. The present study, using the systematic grounded theory, deals with the design of the desirable model of science and technology policy in the Sharif area of innovation. In this method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 experts while reviewing documents and field studies. Then, the focus group method was used to ensure the validity of the findings. Finally, the ideal policy model of science and technology in this area of innovation including drivers and challenges of the internal and external environment, development strategies of the area, consequences, and feedback has been designed. Also, policy proposals based on this model have been presented, which include designing a strategic plan for the development of Sharif's area of innovation, upgrading the position and executive and operational capacity of Sharif Science and Technology Park, using information systems to accelerate integration, specialization of Sharif Innovation Zone, and efforts to Creating an innovative community.

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  • Receive Date: 05 July 2022
  • Revise Date: 29 July 2022
  • Accept Date: 07 September 2022

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