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Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas

Anna V. Belova, А. В. Левченков · 2012 · Baltic Region

Summary. Innovation centres and science parks in smaller towns and rural areas drive socioeconomic development beyond major cities. The authors examine a science park in Gusev, Kaliningrad region, showing how regional and municipal legal frameworks support innovation adoption. Composite development strategies integrating innovation at municipality level strengthen surrounding rural territories.

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Belova, A. V., & Левченков, А. В.. (2012). Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas. Baltic Region. https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2012-3-8

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DOI
10.5922/2079-8555-2012-3-8
Countries
Russia
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, policy
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2026-04-28