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Bitola Technology Park (BTP)
The feasibility study for the creation of the Bitola Technology Park (BTP) has been
completed in October 2003. All the important regional players were participating in
the work of the project Steering Committee, including: The Faculty of Technical
Sciences - Bitola, the Municipality of Bitola, the Regional Enterprise Support Centre -
Bitola, the Regional Chamber of Commerce - Bitola, the European Agency for
Reconstruction, the Central Government. Other important players were contacted in
a continuous basis so that this continuous technology development project eventually
results in the Bitola Technology Park.
The BTP will provide a wide range of services for researchers, entrepreneurs and
companies in the greatest region of Bitola. The BTP will:
• Support the identification of funding sources for the researchers of the
University of Bitola;
• Promote the participation of researches in wide research networks of
international scale;
• Facilitate the linkage of research activity in the region with the companies to
address their technology needs and to exploit research results;
• Provide technology transfer to the companies in the region;
• Provide quality infrastructure for the establishment of new high technology
based companies and provide support services;
• Organize research and technology focused events, seminars to facilitate
exchange of knowledge; and
• Provide technological information and access to updated technology sources.
BTP will attempt to cooperate and not compete with existing support structures,
mechanisms, agencies and companies in order to multiply the use and exploitation of
services. The ultimate goal will be to structure a regional system of innovation that
will be the engine for development of the region in the future.
Industry/Sector (technology area): High-Tech
International activities: Not available
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