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Unlocking the potential of innovation districts in Japan

press - October 2, 2025

GIID President Julie Wagner and Senior Research Associate Laura Biancuzzo joined Smart City Institute–Japan’s special forum to discuss how innovation districts can drive resilience, sustainability, and regional revitalization. Drawing on international and local examples, they highlighted Japan’s growing opportunity to harness place-based innovation—linking universities, industry, and government to accelerate collaboration and inclusive growth.

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