Regions with Strong Innovation Hubs Attract Thriving Businesses, Boosting Local Economies
The article maps out where knowledge and innovation are concentrated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. By looking at indicators like scientific and technological capabilities, the researchers found that these activities tend to cluster around major highways, metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Campinas, and regions with lots of educational and research institutions. Companies also group together in these areas, forming local systems for production and innovation. This shows that there is a strong link between geography and innovation in the region.