We work to accelerate the growth and evolution of innovation districts worldwide
The Global Institute on Innovation Districts is a global-reaching not-for-profit organization that conducts independent, practice-oriented research on innovation districts and provides them with hands-on support
Unlike traditional science and technology parks, innovation districts are urban geographies of innovation that leverage both the physical density of cities and the R&D strengths of leading universities and medical institutions anchored there. Innovation districts pioneer solutions in areas such as energy transition, advanced cellular therapies for children, and climate adaptation, among other pressing global challenges.
To support their growth, GIID develops novel methodologies to surface their existing and future capabilities, leads a Global Network of more than 50 districts to enable deep peer learning, and undertakes strategic engagements with select innovation districts to accelerate their advancement.
In less than five years, president and co-founder Julie Wagner, together with a team of dedicated researchers and practitioners, has built GIID into the leading global authority on innovation districts. The organization is cited by McKinsey, partners with World Economic Forum’s Center for Urban Transformation and has been featured in outlets including Fortune and Monocle.
Learn more about the individuals and organizations behind GIID's work:
GIID brings a diverse set of skills to address the complexities found in districts
The development of economic, place-based, and organizational systems
Place-based data analysis
Analysis of R&D Strengths
Network design and development
Regional economic and labor market analysis
Strategy formulation across actors and systems
Financial information
Most recent U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax filings for The Global Institute on Innovation Districts.
Learn more
The Global Institute on Innovation Districts EUROPE
A new practice-oriented research organization dedicated to catalyzing innovation districts in and across Europe. GIID EUROPE is a sister organization to The Global Institute on Innovation Districts.
Visit website
