Desenvolvimento regional e indústria de alta tecnologia

Abstract

In several countries the creation of technology parks is growing, with the aim of reproducing the appropriate conditions for the development of innovations, as necessary for the sustainability and competitiveness of firms and nations. In Santa Maria, a new technological park is being built up by the Federal University of Santa Maria, in partnership with the City and to the World Bank, and important local institutions. It is necessary, therefore, that the company return their interests to the success of this venture, aiming to contribute to its success. In addition, this research takes as problem investigate how the market dynamics local and regional of Santa Maria can influence the performance of companies of technological base located in the mentioned venture. Making use of literature and empirical data were collected through a questionnaire, it was observed that the bearing capacity and competitiveness of technology-based enterprises can be influenced by the opportunities for experimentation product reviews and feedbacks of the local and regional market, and that industries the region are open to providing innovative solutions for their businesses.