16 Tech Innovation District
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
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The GIID Global Network is the world’s premier community for innovation districts.
The Global Network of Innovation Districts connects, supports, and amplifies the work of the most forward-thinking innovation districts across the globe. From established ecosystems to emerging hubs, our Global Network brings together visionary leaders shaping the future of cities through inclusive growth.
By joining the Global Network, districts gain access to a trusted peer community, cutting-edge research, and a space for candid, action-oriented exchange. Participants collaborate to exchange best practices, tackle shared challenges, and unlock new pathways for investment, talent attraction, and impact.
Together, we are setting the global standard for how innovation districts thrive—and how they shape the world.
Discover the districts participating in the Global Network 2024-2026 programs
Americas
195 District
Providence, RI, (USA)
Brampton Innovation District
Brampton, ON (Canada)
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Buffalo, NY (USA)
Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus
Washington D.C. (USA)
Campus de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de Bogotá-Región CTIB
Bogotá (Colombia)
Clark County Innovation District
Las Vegas, NV (USA)
Cortex Innovation District
Saint Louis, MO (USA)
Discovery Square Innovation District
Rochester, MN (USA)
Distrito de Innovación de Ñuble
Chillán (Chile)
Distrito de Innovación Medellín
Medellín (Colombia)
Distrito de Innovación Tlalpan
Mexico City (Mexico)
distritoQRO
Santiago de Querétaro, QE (Mexico)
Innovation District in Detroit (TBA)
Detroit, MI (USA)
Monterrey Innovation District
Monterrey, NL (Mexico)
Innovation Quarter
Winston-Salem, NC (USA)
Norfolk Innovation Corridor
Norfolk, VA (USA)
Oklahoma City Innovation District
Oklahoma City, OK (USA)
Phoenix Bioscience Core
Phoenix, AZ (USA)
Pittsburgh Innovation District
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
St. Pete Innovation District
St. Petersburg, FL (USA)
The LinQ
Mansfield, TX (USA)
The Pearl
Charlotte, NC (USA)
The Point Innovation District
Draper, UT (USA)
University Innovation Quarter
Calgary, AB (Canada)
Utah Tech Innovation District
St. George, UT (USA)
Europe and the Middle East
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District
Sheffield / Rotherham (UK)
Be’er Sheva Innovation District
Be’er Sheva (Israel)
Campus Klybeck
Basel (Switzerland)
Central Innovation District
The Hague (Netherlands)
Haifa Innovation District
Haifa (Israel)
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
Liverpool (UK)
Knowledge Quarter Zuidas
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Lund Innovation District
Lund (Sweden)
Oslo Science City
Oslo (Norway)
Asia-Pacific
Boggo Road Innovation Precinct
Brisbane, QLD (Australia)
Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Gold Coast, QLD (Australia)
Liverpool Innovation Precinct
Liverpool, NSW (Australia)
Lot Fourteen
Adelaide, SA (Australia)
Melbourne Care Economy Innovation District
Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Melbourne Innovation Districts (City North)
Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Monash Technology Precinct
Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Nagaoka City Innovation District
Nagaoka (Japan)
Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct
Sydney, NSW (Australia)
Westmead Health Precinct
Sydney, NSW (Australia)
The Global Network in numbers
45
Innovation Districts participating in the Global Network, spanning
6
Global Regions
13
Countries
354
Companies and Institutions working with GIID to spearhead change in their local and regional areas
88
Yearly meetings online for 100+ hours of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
Benefits of joining the Global Network
Through carefully curated programs, districts that join the network work together in partnership with GIID to:
Sharpen and strengthen the model of innovation districts
Critical in a world where districts are becoming a “fad” with little regard for critical assets and attributes that distinguish districts from other geographies of innovation.
Be part of a powerful collective of districts worldwide
Where district leaders gain new knowledge, have access to empirical evidence for informed decision-making, and gain strategic skill sets now viewed as necessary for success.
Position districts as 21st Century problem-solvers worthy of strategic investment and support
Where detailed engagements with the Global Network combined with empirical analysis are leveraged to develop provocative articles that strengthen the model and argue for the right kinds of investment.
The Global Network welcomes innovation district leaders worldwide — wherever they are on the journey.
At any stage of development
From emerging districts to evolving hubs to globally recognized ecosystems.
With all types of R&D strengths
From highly specialized districts to multidisciplinary ecosystems orchestrating a convergence of disciplines.
Varying awareness of own assets
Whether districts have a clear grasp of their R&D-and place-based assets—or are seeking support in uncovering the best ways to leverage them.
Across stakeholder types
From institutional leaders in universities or medical systems, to officials in city, state, or regional governments, to development organizations, community foundations, and leaders of independent nonprofits created to lead a district.
With diverse governance models
From highly organized districts with formal governance, to early-stage efforts championed by individual institutions or companies.
In varied economic contexts
From advanced, knowledge-intensive economies to those lodged in regions transitioning from agricultural or manufacturing bases to a diversified economy.
Four ways you can get involved with The Global Network
CONNECT
EMPOWER
ADVANCE
FOR DISTRICTS THAT WANT TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY AND GROW THEIR NETWORK
FOR DISTRICTS THAT WANT TO TACKLE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES WITH HELP FROM PEERS
FOR DISTRICTS THAT WANT AN INTEGRATED STRATEGY TO SOLVING CHALLENGES
- A monthly Research Review with insights from empirical research and global practice
- 2 group sessions (online)
- Benchmark survey: see how your district compares to global peers
- Invitations to GIID Global Summits on Innovation Districts
- Join at any time
- 1-year program
- Co-design the program based on your challenges
- Each session supported with tailored research or participation by topic experts
- 12 group sessions (online)
- Invitations to GIID Global Summits on Innovation Districts
- Join at any time
- 2-year program
- A highly-curated learning program, focused on an integrated approach
- 12 group sessions (online)
- Up to 12 one-on-one “check-ins” to support advancement
- Co-create a specific product or process with GIID & peers
- 2 in-person visits to districts leading innovative practice
- Invitations to GIID Global Summits on Innovation Districts
- 2-year program
ACCELERATE
FOR DISTRICTS THAT WANT ONE – ON – ONE GIID SUPPORT IN A CORE AREA
- Deep, strategic engagement with GIID, giving districts dedicated time to advance a core strategy, such as advancing a tailored governance model; shaping the public realm; designing a sustainable financial model
- 8 individual sessions (online)
- 2 group sessions (online)
- GIID visits to your district to advance strategies
- GIID communications positions district and their progress for local and regional media
- 1-year program, limited to two spots per year
“We piloted one of our districts in Advance into Accelerate. The difference was undeniable: the district’s accomplishments were transformational, and it’s now moving forward at an accelerated pace.
— Julie Wagner, President, The Global Institute on Innovation Districts
Development of the Global Network
The Global Network is anchored by our Steering Committee, which includes two Founding Partners and 11 innovation districts across eight countries. Actively advising us since 2019, the Steering Committee also supports the Global Network through their active engagement in sessions with districts, as well as teaching districts specific areas of their work that are particularly innovative and cutting edge.
Since inaugurating the Global Network in 2020, GIID has conducted activities that go deep within individual innovation districts while also surfacing cross-district insights.
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Surveys to benchmark and examine large numbers of districts in specific areas of their work
44
Unique R&D analysis of individual districts to harness their R&D strengths
69
Detailed mapping and spatial analysis of districts to help them achieve the ‘place-innovation’ nexus
231
Group meetings and customized strategy sessions to help each district evolve
432
Strategy sessions with researchers, advisors, investors and practitioners to design sessions and drive impact
"This is the best support network that I've come across for the problems that I'm facing today, and the opportunities and challenges we will face over the next month, 6 months, 12 months.”
