INNOVATION IN NEW TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS IN FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA

Abstract

This paper discusses the results of a research project on new technology-based firms. The aim of the project is to analyze the innovation activity of new technology-based firms. The focus is on the process of knowledge creation that fuels innovation. The analysis is based on an empirical research which regards the new technology-based firms located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, more precisely in Area Science Park - the multisectorial science parks in Trieste - and in the Technological Innovation Centre of Agemont (Agency for Economic Development of Mountains), which is in Amaro (UD).Innovation, New technology-based firms, Knowledge creation