January 11, 2002

Technology Parks Become a Force in Europe

By KATE GALBRAITH

Universities play key role in efforts that took off in Britain and now are expanding on the Continent

From their offices in a cavernous, modern steel-and-glass building, casually dressed graduate students-turned-entrepreneurs chat easily about angel investors, venture capital, and incubation. When they get hungry, they wander down to the cafeteria, grab a bite, and head back to work.

Sound familiar? What might seem like a scene from the glory days of Silicon Valley is actually

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