Clarifying the Position and Role of Innovative Business Ecosystem Facilitators (Shared Workspaces and Accelerators) in Knowledge-based Urban Development and the Formation of Isfahan's Science and Technology Corridor
Subject Areas : Science and Technology Parks and IncubatorsSaeed Ebrahimi 1 * , Golnaz shirazi 2
1 - Municipality
2 - -
Keywords: Knowledge-based Urban Development, Knowledge-based Economy, Business Ecosystem, Innovation, System Dynamics, Isfahan Metropoli.,
Abstract :
The knowledge-based urban development model views the city as an ecosystem that supports the sustainability of knowledge, which relies on achieving a knowledge-based economy. To realize such an economy—centered on the production, distribution, and application of knowledge—a platform for innovation creation is essential. Targeted interactions and knowledge exchange foster innovation among individuals, groups, and the creative class. Business ecosystems enhance productivity by facilitating collaboration and partnerships, with shared workspaces and accelerators serving as key components to bridge the gap between current and desired states through innovation. This research employs a system dynamics approach to model and simulate the roles and influences of key actors in the ecosystem of innovative businesses on urban development and the knowledge-based economy. The model comprises seven subsystems: population, education, information and communication technology infrastructure, research and development centers, knowledge-based companies, market, and employment, simulated using data collected through documentary methods for the period 2017–2018. Findings indicate that increased support for accelerators and collaborative spaces for knowledge-based companies drives employment growth and strengthens companies’ financial power, thereby facilitating knowledge-based urban development through the establishment of a knowledge-based economy.
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