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Let's Talk: Tariffs, Trade Wars and Local Innovation Countermeasures.
Economic uncertainty is the enemy of prosperity. Let's talk about how to manage it.
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No, You Can't Tariff Your Way to the Promised Land.
Tariffs erode American economic and innovation leadership while helping adversaries. || Two reasons the Trump tariffs are vastly worse than imagined. …
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…
The Groundbreakers Audio
Innovation ecosystems might be the most important construct in the innovation space.
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Made In Malawi (audio version)
Podcast: Malawi University of Science and Technology is emerging as an innovation wellspring, vaulting a nation of determined, talented people into the…
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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…
From Zero to a Billion In 10 Years
Nebraska taps into its culture of innovation, venture capital floods in.
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…
The Blueprint of Innovation: How Kingston's Infrastructure Fuels Its Ecosystem
Building Kingston's innovation ecosystem begins with strategic collaboration.
Strategic Localization: The Power of Differentiation in Lethbridge's Economic Development
Southern Alberta's economic hub is building a distinct innovation ecosystem based on the region's unique characteristics and investment in social…
The New Brunswick of Tomorrow: Steering Research and Innovation at UNB
Encompassing the University of New Brunswick's four grand challenges and spanning multiple disciplines, managing research and innovation partnerships at…
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