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GIID helps a diverse set of investors
Investors we work with include real estate developers, the philanthropic community and other capital investors. While the goals of these and other types of district investors are often quite specific, they align to the growing imperatives that strengthen the role of districts.
These include:
- Building a critical mass of innovation actors to solve highly-complex societal problems
- Diversifying talent
- Advancing decarbonization
- De-risking regions and countries
GIID is seeking ways to engage with a greater number of global investors that see the value of innovation districts as a long-term growth strategy.
Understand how capital accelerates districts that address “wicked problems” and innovation imperatives
Understanding
- What is the innovation district model and how does it differ from other types of real estate developments and investments?
- What are the of Returns on Investment that would make us value districts as a model?
- How are districts de-risking themselves, becoming a valuable unified asset-class?
Relationships
- What are the best avenues for fostering connections with stakeholders in public, private and not for profit sectors?
- What are the ways to become a trusted partner to innovation district leadership and the anchor institutions that play an outsized role?
Market-fit
- Where can I find well organized districts that match our ambitions as a real estate developer?
- How can our approach in our engagement with districts be validated?
- What are proven avenues to secure the right projects that will advance the R&D capabilities, drive industry attraction, and physically transform a district?
Scale and globalization
- Can we replicate our local success with districts around the world?
- How can we systematize the way we provide services across multiple districts?
- How can we secure economies of scale and international business growth?
Understand how capital accelerates districts that address “wicked problems” and innovation imperatives
Understanding
- What is the innovation district model and why does it have the capacity to address socio-economic, racial and ethnic inequities?
- How are districts evolving in this work, driving new place-based practice to upskill, solve community health challenges, and create accessible places for a diversity of people?
Impact
- Who are the right partners that can increase the impact of our funding?
- What are the right kinds of investments that can be scaled and underwritten by other partners?
- How can my role change to increase the level of impact within districts?
Know-how
- What are examples of district leadership and programs to demonstrate that districts can advance our goals?
- What are “best practices” I need to learn about to inform how and where I support districts?
- What are potential risks we might face?
Understand how capital accelerates districts that address “wicked problems” and innovation imperatives
Understanding
- What is the innovation district model and how does it differ from other types of investments?
- What are the of Returns on Investment that would make us value districts as a model?
- How are districts de-risking themselves, becoming a valuable unified asset-class?
Strategy
- How do we identify the right opportunities that align with our investment strategy?
- How can we systematize the way we engage with multiple districts across the globe?
- How can we secure economies of scale and international business growth?
Network
- Who are the leaders behind innovation districts and how do I connect with them?
- What is the best approach to build connections with stakeholders in public and private sectors?
- How do we find well organized developments and validate they are ready to secure and leverage funding?
How we work with investors
| Practice-oriented Research | Strategic Support | Global Summit |
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| Undertake a regional, state or national R&D analysis to identify areas of outsized strength and potential. For a specific district, identify their competitive advantages and their most pressing gaps and vulnerabilities. | Work closely with you to design a tailored strategy that leverages the vision and ambition of your government to support place-based innovation. | 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 |
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