Knowledge Generation and Collaboration

[Interview] Regional Intelligence Without the Guesswork. Or the Heavy Lifting.
Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County CEO Michael Catsi on how a 10-minute, 6-city structured diagnostic uncovered important new…
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In the Particular is Contained the Universal: Knowledge as the DNA of Place
The hidden power of local uniqueness in an age of universal disruption has forward-thinking leaders turning knowledge into real economic hope.
The New Geography of Defence: Local Innovation Ecosystems Are the New Front Line
National budgets are surging but local success is a science. Using innovation ecosystem analysis, we explore how cities and towns can transform from…
We Don't Give Proto-Entrepreneurs Enough Credit.
Plus: 800 words on why I'm shifting The Groundbreakers to a video-first publication.
Reader Survey: How Do You Like Your Content?
1 page, 12 questions, 3 minutes.
Redefining The Art of the Possible: Research and Innovation at McMaster University
Driven by the imperative to shift from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy, a partnership-based, multi-sector innovation ecosystem establishes…
Made In Malawi
Malawi University of Science and Technology is emerging as an innovation wellspring, vaulting a nation of determined, talented people into the knowledge…
A Short Flight to a Bright Future: Kingston’s Economic Strategy In Action
The Kingston-Syracuse Pathway signals the emergence of a new economic corridor, extending the city's integrated economic plan into new territory.
Heartland Hub: Lincoln's Community-Driven Innovation Ecosystem
Intense community pride is the spark driving Lincoln, Nebraska's innovation ecosystem.
Decoding the DNA of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and NUtech Ventures
An incredibly dedicated community keeps everyone focused on what matters: a thriving city and state positioned for long term social and economic…
Strategic Leap: Kingston's Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Economic Development
Laying the groundwork for Kingston's next 'eureka' moment.
Kamloops: At The Confluence of Small Cities, Technology, and Opportunity
Where the future of small city innovation meets the forces of global technological change lies enormous social and economic potential.
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