Overview of international academic literature on Science and Technology Parks, focusing on sustainable management opportunities. The internal aspect of sustainability.

This study explores the key factors influencing the successful management of Science and Technology parks (STPs) through a systematic review of international literature. By synthesising academic research, it examines how STPs ensure sustainable operations and identifies internal and external factors shaping their planning and management. The analysis is based on scientific publications indexed in Scopus from 1994 to 2024. The twenty most cited and relevant studies were examined to assess STPs' perceived impact, key stakeholder groups, applied management models, and revenue sources. Findings indicate that STPs' impact on industrial actors is the most frequently studied aspect, followed by their interaction with higher education institutions. STPs have evolved from being mere real estate investments into key physical components of regional innovation clusters. They serve as intermediaries that support innovation, foster economic recovery, and contribute to achieving the economic and social sustainability goals of both the region and the nation.