A Heuristic Approach to a Sustainable Science and Technology Park Development: The Case of Harare Institute of Technology (HIT)

Abstract

This paper describes a heuristic approach that Harare Institute of Technology has adopted for the growth of its Science and Technology Park- an area of growing international interest. The study utilises extant literature to map the activities that HIT is engaged in, in the development of develop its STP. Expanding investment in R & D activities, ramping up investment in infrastructure services, raising the training of key STP personnel, acceleration of PPPs with major technology firms and measuring the success of the STP, form a clear growth trajectory for HIT. The findings are important to HIT, local and international universities and research institutes engaged in or with intentions to develop STPs. The key contribution of this study is theoretical and practical insights in the process of STP development as encapsulated in the growth trajectory.