But behind this project there was something else: the participating countries and companies had to foresee that, after the end of Expo'92, their buildings would have to be put at the service of scientific and technological companies. Otherwise, they would have to demolish them so that new buildings could be erected in the space available for the same purpose.
Thus was born Sevilla TechPark, the first international example of reuse of a Universal Exhibition in an innovative space, an ecosystem where Science, University and Business coexist.
Sevilla TechPark is, in short, a public policy instrument aimed at promoting local economic development and technological modernization. It encourages private investment in R&D&I by articulating itself as an innovative space, where cooperation is the basis for growth. It integrates scientific, technical and social capabilities that facilitate the creation, transmission, dissemination, measurement and management of knowledge and its application to productive activities.
After more than 30 years of activity, Sevilla TechPark has 575 companies, which generate direct employment for 31,667 workers and an economic activity of 5,513 million euros, equivalent to 2.56% of the GDP of Andalusia and 11.12% of the GDP of the province of Seville.
Of the 100 pavilions of Expo'92, 52 are still in full operation, to which almost 40 more buildings have been added, with a unique architecture, a symbol of the modernity of this city.
Sevilla TechPark has an added advantage: its privileged location. It is an urban park, just a few minutes walk from the historic center of Seville, and less than 20 minutes from both the airport and the AVE high-speed train station.
The heart of Seville TechPark is its companies and scientific and technological entities. In addition, there are areas dedicated to culture, leisure and sports. Together they make up an area of excellence.
Sevilla TechPark is visited daily by more than 40,000 people.
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The technology park is managed by the Andalusian public sector company Parque Científico y Tecnológico Cartuja, S.A., which reports to the Department of University, Research and Innovation of the Regional Government of Andalusia.
| Board of Andalusia | 51% |
| Caixa Emprendedor XXI | 17,3% |
| Public Company for Asset Management (EPGASA) | 16,5% |
| Seville City Hall | 10% |
| Seville Provincial Council | 5% |
| University of Seville | 0,19% |
