Identify their unique R&D and place assets help districts be strategic in how (and where) they grow and evolve.
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Identify their unique R&D and place assets help districts be strategic in how (and where) they grow and evolve.
Undertake deep empirical analysis to clarify R&D strengths and advantages, how to transform the physical landscape to become an enabler of the types of growth.
Building on existing or GIID-developed analysis, help districts sharpen their unique value proposition, including the co-design of a vision, detailed ambitions, new metrics and measures for success.
Dedicate time to focus on core ambitions that align with macroeconomic and demographic changes, including the imperative to diversity talent, develop decarbonization solutions, and de-risk regions.
Analyze how they are currently organized including an existing governance model and specific financing strategies to support successful innovation ecosystems.
Help districts identify the best pathway to support their work, taking into consideration their time and resource constraints.
What are the boundaries of our district and how do we ensure it remains open and inclusive? How can we strengthen our unique value proposition—where we clearly differentiate ourselves from others?
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How do we support our strategy with cutting-edge empirical analysis? How can we leverage these findings to refine our unique value proposition?
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How are we currently organized to advance our district? How can we learn from existing districts to help us develop a tailored approach? Where should we begin and how should we sequence our work to build momentum?
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How are we currently financed? Where are their key gaps limiting our ability to advance our ambitions with alacrity and focus?
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What does equity and inclusion mean in our local and regional context? How to engage a diverse set of communities to inform our work and build new partnerships?
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How do we communicate for impact for a diverse set of stakeholders? How do we create a “brand” for our district that is intentional and consistent?
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How do we connect with and learn from other innovation districts facing similar issues? How do we forge new partnerships with districts with similar R&D strengths?
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Practice-oriented research Uncover your district’s R&D competitive advantages and your most pressing gaps and vulnerabilities. Identify your place-based strengths and assets and use this analysis to create connective, inclusive and magnetic places. Learn more | Strategic Support Work with us to develop tailored strategic support to help advance and accelerate the growth and evolution of your district—and avoid costly mistakes. Learn more | Global Summit Actively participate in the face-to-face events to learn and discuss the evolving model of innovation districts given changes in macro forces that affect your business model. Develop new relationships with leaders in the field, other companies, and key institutions seeking new partnerships. Argue for the kinds of reforms necessary to strengthen company and institutional engagement—and how that translates into increased impact. Learn more |