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Governments

Governments draw connections between people, places, and ideas, and create infrastructure that integrates districts with their surroundings

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Capital investors

Asset-rich companies, civic entities, venture capital firms and financial institutions that invest at scale in innovation districts

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Related resources

Positioning innovation districts as a road to recovery – Five insights for national and state governments

article – May 26, 2020

Outlines how innovation districts can drive recovery through strategic investments, governance, and inclusive growth initiatives.
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Credit Ryan Collerd, Courtesy of University City District

New insights on how innovation districts are challenging economic and social divides

article – July 19, 2019

Innovation districts worldwide are increasingly focusing on inclusive growth and collaboration, aiming to bridge economic and social divides by combining research, public engagement, and place-led strategies to benefit broader communities.
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Who shapes districts

 

 

R&D intensive actors

Universities & medical institutions, R&D magnets and companies.

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Ecosystem builders

A diversity of intermediaries, accelerators and incubators, and new kinds of anchors.

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Mission-driven organizations

A set of organizations advancing districts social, economic and physical transformation.

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