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Abstract. Sago Technopark Palopo is an area designed as a center of activities that combines entertainment, education, and research. Collaboratively managed by 3 elements, namely academics, businessmen and the government to anticipate the decrease in production and extinction of sago plants. This study aims to analyze the implementation and prospects for the development of Sago Technopark Palopo to increase production and prevent the extinction of sago plants in Luwu Land. The study was conducted in January-June 2019 in Palopo City. The research method used is the Lewin-Kemmis model action research method which focuses on improving the process and improving the results of activities, starting from the initial idea, investigating the plan of activities, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up plans. The results showed that the implementation of Sago Technopark Palopo had only reached 46% (only implemented on an area of 4.6 ha of the 10 ha planned). The progress of the sago technopark is very good by carrying out: simplifying regulations on regional procurement; prioritizing the improvement of regional facilities and infrastructure; do institutional strengthening; establish and increase the involvement of farmers businessmen and research institutions.