Technopolis as a habitat for innovation: the Londrina Technopolis Program

This paper aims at describing the actions undertaken by the Londrina Technopolis Program since the year 2000 and perspectives for its future performance. This program consists of a set of actions devised to promote the technological, economic and social development of the region including more than 30 municipalities in the surroundings of Londrina in a 10-year time horizon. The technopolis program is managed by ADETEC, a 10 years old NGO which has a recognized role as a third sector institution with the objective of promoting regional development, via partnerships with other institutions, agents and promoters of technological innovation.