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The new innovation geograph(ies)

A shifting pattern of innovation in response to global trends

article – September 4, 2025

Innovation districts are one of many types of geographies evolving in response to macro economic and geopolitical trends. This article explores these trends and the hyper local response. 
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GIID research & insights for impact

Advancing innovation districts through practice-oriented research

research – April 9, 2025

GIID is redefining innovation districts worldwide through rigorous research, actionable insights, and powerful visual analysis that turns complexity into clarity and drives measurable impact.
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What are innovation districts?

article – July 30, 2024

Innovation districts are urban hubs integrating research, startups, and public spaces to drive collaboration and growth.
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Innovation districts

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Countries

15

Global regions

6

Practice-oriented research

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GIID Global Summit

What happened at the inaugural GIID Global Summit in Monterrey, Mexico, in April 2025? It was an incredible success.

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Driving the next evolution of districts

About GIID

Your go-to source for research, analysis, and consultation on innovation districts

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Our integrated approach

We evolve innovation districts via independent research, a peer-to-peer Global Network, and on-the-ground work

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Our Theory of Change

The GIID Framework outlines the specific starting assets districts need and the strategies and tactics to reach their full potential

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“Becoming a member of GIID brought immediate visibility and recognition internally as well as externally. It put us as a representative of innovation in Washington DC, on a national, and global map.”

Kerstin Hildebrandt

VP Research Administration, Children's National Health System

"This is the best support network that I've come across for the problems that I'm facing today, and the opportunities and challenges we will face over the next month, 6 months, 12 months.”​

Matthew Proft

Director of Precincts at University of Technology Sydney – Tech Central

"This is the best support network that I've come across for the problems that I'm facing today, and the opportunities and challenges we will face over the next month, 6 months, 12 months.”​

Chungha Cha

Vice Chairman at Paju Medical Cluster

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