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Listen Now | Strategic Localization: The Power of Differentiation in Lethbridge's Economic Development
TGB Audio | Southern Alberta's economic hub is building a distinct innovation ecosystem based on the region's unique characteristics and investment in…
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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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The Organizational Edge of Innovation Ecosystems: Leadership Survey
City, university, startup, or business community: your fortunes are inextricably linked to the surrounding ecosystem. So what should you do, exactly?
From Zero to a Billion In 10 Years
Nebraska taps into its culture of innovation, venture capital floods in.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Flipping the Script: Nigeria the Startup State
Nigeria faces next-level challenges building culture and infrastructure to support innovation. But innovation ecosystems promise an extraordinary level…
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