Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the science park (SP) “physical” location and the innovation cluster (IC) “virtual” location, and aims at investigating: the motivations driving firms to settle in these two agglomerations; the main problems firms, belonging to the two...

The European Commission has increasingly highlighted the importance of fostering conditions that support the emergence and flourishing of innovation and entrepreneurship across all regions. The Long-Term Vision for EU's Rural Areas recognises the key role that innovation can play in revitalising...