Technology districts and science parks are the structures set for innovation in the galaxy of Italian districts. But in the United States, the driving force behind research, for cluster companies, is the market. It is backed by an academic system that maintains an open channel with businesses.

From a district to a network of businesses, in order to define a new juridical structure to help SMEs with the transfer of technology, copyright protection, innovation and needed research. To compete unhindered on the market. And face the competition from emerging nations on equal footing. The guidelines for the districts’ change of pace are offered by under-secretary for economic development Alfondo Gianni.