Active role of Science Parks to shape and implement regional innovation policy - The impact of Adlershof Science Park to the realisation of the Berlin innovation

Compared to global metropolises, smaller and transitional cities are also capable of generating sustainable economic development: using dynamic strategies focused on innovative business growth. Science Parks have a significant role in these strategies. Berlin Adlershof Science Park today is an international success story recovering a former East German centralized economy and paradigm change towards a knowledge-based society, where high-growth innovative SME are key. Actors from research, industry, administration and culture have been responsible for shaping Berlins innovation strategy. The result is a thriving Science Park that is a powerful engine for job-growth in the Berlin Capital region- approx. 10% annual growth: Important success criteria for the Park are:  Long-term development strategy, based on  Strengthening regional competences in research and application,  Developing networked innovation clusters in selected fields, Valuable business oriented services,  Access to international markets and finance,  A professional management structure and culture