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What does it take to get all of a government’s agencies and actors working together to take on big challenges? We recently spoke to Sir Geoff Mulgan about his research on whole-of-government approaches to innovation and how city leaders can deploy them. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhHhTeuS

Today our Digital Strategy Lead Sherelle Fairweather attended the UK Tech Cluster Group report 'Ecosystems of Innovation' launch. The group acknowledges the need for all regions and nations in the UK to thrive, in order to remain a true global competitor. Couple of important takeaways for us that align with Manchester's digital ambitions👇 ✅ An effective skills system cannot align with political cycles and we need to better incentivise and support more SMEs to invest in their workforce. Katie Gallagher ✅ There are priority groups (e.g. women and black people) who may find it harder to start a business in the ecosystem and there are existing approaches that have worked well to tackle this in our regions that we should learn from. Ben Shorrock ✅Small companies are sometimes the most innovative and need investment as well as those larger. David Dunn We are going to spend some time reading through the report, which can be downloaded below - nice summary of the 4 priorities in the post reshared. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHQTighJ Really good to hear so much recognition for Manchester's tech ecosystem!

Headed to the Front End of Innovation conference next week and hope to see some familiar faces there! Looking forward to hearing how others are approaching focusing the fuzzy front end of innovation and checking out Boston's Innovation District. #FEIConference #Innovation #IndustryFuture

As National Innovation Day approaches on February 16, 2024, let's celebrate the driving force behind progress and change worldwide: innovation. It extends beyond groundbreaking discoveries or revolutionary technologies; it's about seeking better solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At Exchange Solutions, we proudly embrace a culture of innovation, dedicated to exploring new frontiers, championing visionary concepts, and nurturing experimental growth to forge meaningful impacts. Through our upcoming 'Innovation Hub' series, you'll discover how we foster creativity and innovation throughout our organization. As we mark National Innovation Day, let's reflect on past triumphs, confront present challenges, and embrace the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. How will you honor this day of innovation? #NationalInnovationDay #InnovationHubSeries #IdeasThatMatter

Ready to embark on an innovation adventure? Explore these four strategic routes to conquer uncharted tech territory and lead the way. Join the innovation movement and carve your path to success. #TechInnovation #MITInsights https://oal.lu/iGkvL

Cicada Innovations Sally-Ann Williams FTSE: Australia’s deep tech talent needs more support to change the world Australia’s deep tech sector holds significant promise, but to realise its full potential, there must be increased support, collaboration, and a focus on long-term strategic goals. By breaking down barriers and fostering a systems-based approach, Australia can drive impactful innovations and build industries of the future. https://bit.ly/4dEEfz2

Countdown is on to April 16th ⏰ #StepUpStartups and the #InnovationRadarBridge projects are thrilled to invite you to the launch event EU Innovation Catalyst: Deeptech Investments & Policies for a Future-proof Economy on April 16th in Brussels. 🇪🇺 💡 Dive into captivating panel discussions with industry visionaries. 📈 Discover strategies to unlock EU-funded innovators' investment potential. 🌐 Explore how smart policies drive EU tech towards global success. 🎙️ Engage with influential speakers shaping Europe's innovation landscape. Don't miss out! Registration link and full agenda in the comments. #InnovationCatalyst #EUInnovation #FutureProofEconomy #TechInnovation #DeepTech #InvestmentOpportunities #PolicyAlignment Dealflow.eu Dealroom.co EU-Startups Thomas Ohr Luisa Fernanda González Thijs Povel Maria Gabriela de Orleans e Bragança, Domenico Germanò Matthieu Demolin ESNA - Europe Startup Nations Alliance

Thorough yet very simple explanation of how to innovate.

🚀 Innovation knows no bounds, and on this National Technology Day, let's dare to dream big and push the boundaries of what's possible. 🌟 #NationalTechnologyDay #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovations #TechTrends #TechRevolution #TechSavvy #DigitalFuture #21twelveinteractive

🚀 Discover our innovation #policy services! 💡Innovation policy stands as a key element in the EU, connecting with different directives such as industry, competitiveness, or climate. They introduced the concept of an #InnovationUnion, aiming to elevate scientific excellence, streamline innovation processes, and foster collaborative partnerships between public and private entities for a more innovation-friendly environment. META Group works with public authorities – from city administrations to national governments and European institutions – to design, improve and implement support schemes for innovation, entrepreneurship and technology transfer. How do we help? By providing the involved stakeholders with: ✅Capacity building ✅Best practices benchmarking and adoption ✅Piloting and prototyping innovation ✅Feasibility studies More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dA6nmR7F #consultingservices #feasibilitystudies #publicinnovation #publicadministration #innovativeadministration