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The Entrepreneurial City

100%Open

Government is often the real investor, risk-taker and innovator as described by Mariana Mazzucato in her 2013 book the Entrepreneurial State and in this TED talk below, challenging the entrenched myth that the state should simply get out of the way. ?. All hail the innovators, the entrepreneurs, the risk takers and the opportunity makers.

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The Global StartUp Ecosystem

Paul Hobcraft

In all 45 cities around the world are nurturing startup ecosystems that are worth reading up about. “Every city has the right to participate in the global startup revolution and reap the benefits of job creation, innovation, and economic growth. .

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How market-creating innovations can accelerate inclusive growth amidst global inequality

Christensen Institute

According to BCG, governments can improve inputs by creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurial endeavors, and increasing access to education and healthcare. It established the Hsinchu Science Park in the coastal city of Hsinchu to promote and support research and innovation. Speeding up the process. Taiwan’s MCI success story.

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Examples of Great Innovation Engagement Videos

IdeaScale

Calgary’s video features top leaders from the city (in this case, the Mayor) so the public knows that the program has high visibility and would probably have sincere resources applied to it. It also includes some guidance on criteria – ideas should help the city be more entrepreneurial, creative or innovative.

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What accelerates innovation

Jeffrey Phillips

Universities, businesses and even cities and regions are talking about innovation and the need to create accelerators or innovation enablers. This is why there is far more innovation in startups and entrepreneurial companies and programs than large companies. These solutions will accelerate interaction, perhaps, but not innovation.

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The best of times or worst of times for innovation

Jeffrey Phillips

Lately, when I talk to people in large organizations, universities and corporations, I feel like I'm in the middle of a country western song, or a Dickens novel. People and leaders tell me they are distracted, dismayed, disappointed, exhausted, and wondering what the future will hold. What will we see from the explosion of new companies?

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Innovation Management Award Spotlight: City of Calgary

IdeaScale

This year, we honored the accomplishments of the City of Calgary , Oak Ridge National Laboratories , and the National Cancer Institute as well as runner’s up. City of Calgary: There are three reasons. Secondly, technology is changing the game for cities. Thirdly, Calgary is a diverse city.