– It is a company that uses scientific and technological knowledge systematically and continuously to produce new goods or services with high added value. – They mainly operate in top-level strategic sectors, such as microelectronics, biotechnology, medical device, nanotechnology, etc.– They perform R & D in-house or in close cooperation with universities and research centers. – Many start-ups are not technology-based companies. – Similar terms: knowledge-based companies, new technology-based firms. - Why do we need technology-based companies?- What is a startup?- What is a Technology Startup?- EIBT-Sudoe European project for the development of technology-based companies. - Definition and evolution of the term technology-based company (in madrimasd.org Spanish blog)