The growing business sector is supported by an educated workforce and a comprehensive Science, Technology and Innovation Network. More than 1.500 researchers from Universities, Hospitals, Cooperative Research Centres and Technology Centres work in interdisciplinary projects and collaboration networks.

The research and technology base draws its strength from convergence, relies upon co-operation and is organised in Knowledge Communities that create new innovative dynamics.

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