Creating Regional Wealth in the Innovation Economy: Models, Perspectives, and Best Practices

Chapter 12. Sophia Antipolis ” Technology Park the "French Way"

France ” A Competitive High-Tech Environment

Sophia Antipolis ” A French High-Tech Vision Come True

Realizing the Vision of Sophia Antipolis

Creating an Entrepreneurship Culture: High-tech Start-Up and Spin-Off Creation in Sophia Antipolis

Higher Education Hand-in-Hand with Industry in Sophia Antipolis

The People Factor ” How Sophia Antipolis Ensures a Supply of Highly Skilled Employees

Entrepreneurship for the Nation!

The Future of Europe's Industrial Giants

Endnotes