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The innovation networks have been recognized as the main driving force of the successful innovation clusters and innovation cities. In this context, the purpose of this paper is to provide policy instruments to build successful technological innovation networks of Daegu-Gyeongbuk region, based on an empirical analysis of the existing innovation networks including textile, mechanical, electronic, steel, and venture industry. In the empirical analysis this paper examines the structure and characteristics of the innovation networks of the selected regional industries. Also, based on the logit and regression analysis, this paper attempts to find the factors which may influence on the establishment of the innovation networks of the selected industries. The variables such as the government support and social activity of the firms are suggested as the main factors which may affect the participation of the firms in the innovation networks. Also, this paper examines the effects of innovation networks on the innovation productivity of the firms. Based on the empirical findings this paper suggests some policy instruments for the construction of innovation networks in terms of structural, cultural, and institutional aspects.