Since the 1980's, the technopolitan phenomenon has become an important dimension in local economic development strategies. Nevertheless, when we observe the different technopoles that exist, we notice that several different forms are present. This paper provides an assessment of the technopolitan strategic trajectory by analysing these different forms of technopolitan development. First, it gives some comprehensive elements about the principal aspects of the technopolitan development and on the type of technopoles that are enumerated in the literature. Second, the analysis examines a case-study, the city of Laval (Québec, Canada). In 1995, this city became a technopole. We will identify the strategic trajectory that was adopted. Finally, we will present a new technopole typology drawn from the conclusions and lessons obtained from our empirical study.