Innovation districts are urban hubs integrating research, startups, and public spaces to drive collaboration and growth.
A work session at the World Economic Forum’s Urban Transformation Summit
Global partnerships among innovation districts, such as those in Oslo, Stockholm, and Buffalo, drive economic growth by fostering collaboration, accelerating innovation, and addressing shared challenges.
The transformation of West Philadelphia into an innovation district offers lessons on long-term success, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, inclusive development, and sustained collaboration.
Cortex Innovation Community thrives by evolving its vision every decade, ensuring relevance through inclusivity, talent development, and alignment with emerging technologies like geospatial intelligence.
A postcard from Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is developing multiple innovation precincts, including Fishermans Bend for advanced manufacturing and Melbourne Connect for digital innovation, aiming to create a connected “innovation spine” across the city that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and economic growth.
Oklahoma City’s Medical District is evolving into a powerful innovation, with a focus on linking life sciences with energy and aerospace sectors.