THE ROLE OF TECHNOPARK COMPONENTS IN CONTEXT OF CLUSTERING MODEL AND INVESTIGATION OF INDUSTRY 4.0 EXPECTATION WITH STRUCTURAL EQUALITY MODEL

Abstract

In this study, the technoparks created by the university-state-industry triple helix have been examined. A quantitative research was conducted with 312 company owners in 18 technoparks in 9 cities. Survey was used as data collection method. The current technoparks system in Turkey and impact of three components were tested. In addition, the perspective of tecnoparks and stakeholders was examined on Industry 4.0 technologies. It is concluded that only universities have an effect on the existing technopark structure. However, it was shown by the survey results in the detail of the research that the universities could not do their part. Example tech development zone Silicon Valley and ideal technoparks criteria with the condition of the Angels Investments and university system in Turkey, according to the survey results were compared. With the answers given to the survey, guiding results were obtained in order to see and correct the deficiencies.