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Governments
Governments draw connections between people, places, and ideas, and create infrastructure that integrates districts with their surroundings
Real estate developers
Developers shape the physical landscape of districts, creating attributes of complexity, density, and mixed uses and activities
Philanthropies
Local and community foundations, along with national philanthropy, invest in innovation districts
Capital investors
Asset-rich companies, civic entities, venture capital firms and financial institutions that invest at scale in innovation districts
Innovation districts are urban hubs integrating research, startups, and public spaces to drive collaboration and growth.
Learn more →Innovation districts are urban hubs integrating research, startups, and public spaces to drive collaboration and growth.
Outlines how innovation districts can drive recovery through strategic investments, governance, and inclusive growth initiatives.
Learn more →Outlines how innovation districts can drive recovery through strategic investments, governance, and inclusive growth initiatives.
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.
Learn more →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.
Who shapes districts
Ecosystem builders
A diversity of intermediaries, accelerators and incubators, and new kinds of anchors.
Mission-driven organizations
A set of organizations advancing districts social, economic and physical transformation.
