Background of the STP Training Program

Science and Technology Park(STP) is the source of competitiveness, talent and entrepreneurial spirit and serves as the core infrastructure that supports the growth in the global knowledge-based economy today. As Korea’s most represented STP, INNOPOLIS Daedeok has served as a central pillar of economic growth in Korea for over forty years by developing Amazing advances new technologies, including the mobile technology standard CDMA and the WIG Craft, also known as the flying boat. Recently, developing countries have paid an attention to STP as a means of economic development. Many countries have also asked Korea Innovation Foundation to share its know-how in STP. Through the “STP Training Program” we would like to share our knowledge with the developing countries from around the world.

Main Goals of the STP Training Program

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  Sharing the know-hows and experience in the development and operation of Korean Science&Technology Parks

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  Customized solution for countries currently executing STP development plan

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  Building a social network and seeking ways to cooperate with experts representing their respective sectors

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  Hands on experience for STP mangers and support economic growth

Korea STP’s evolution and development

In 1962, Korea established and executed the First 5-year Plan for the Economic Growth. And until the mid-90s, 7 economic growth plans were carried out along with the government policies with industrialization strategies targeting overseas. With the First 5-year Plan, industrial complexes began to form. As the country lacked industrial infrastructures, these complexes were developed in a bid to allow companies to carry out their businesses smoothly. Thus, research institutes were fostered and R&D complexes were built to accommodate spin-off research centers from KIST. Based on the basic concept from late-60s, the plan was established in 1973, and the construction Daedeok Complex began in 1974.

Training history

Since 2008, Korea STP has been establishing a network with STP personnel from different countries who participated in the STP training and consulting program. This network acts as a bridge that forms various infrastructures through seminars, business matching, and conferences.