City & Regional Ecosystems

How One Corporate Innovator Assembled a Volunteer Team to Print Face Shields

An Annotated Map of 20 Corporate Innovation Hubs in Atlanta

Taiwan’s ‘Crypto Congressman’ on Infusing Tech into Government

25 Corporate Innovation Hubs in London

‘Office of New Urban Mechanics’ Nudges City Gov to Take Risks

How One Corporate Innovator Assembled a Volunteer Team to Print Face Shields
An Annotated Map of 20 Corporate Innovation Hubs in Atlanta
Taiwan’s ‘Crypto Congressman’ on Infusing Tech into Government
25 Corporate Innovation Hubs in London
‘Office of New Urban Mechanics’ Nudges City Gov to Take Risks

Plugging in to a local business ecosystem — or building a stronger one — can serve as an accelerant for innovation. It can lead to new collaborations and investments, and potentially create a stronger talent pool for all of the players in that region. Our coverage of city and regional ecosystems focuses on how companies engage, with a focus on creating value for all parties involved. We also occasionally map the key players in a particular innovation ecosystem, like Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston.

A few good places to start: our lists of the top cities for innovation in North America, and the top cities for innovation globally, as well as our research reports on startup engagement and ecosystem development.

Articles & Case Studies

An Annotated Map of 25 Corporate Innovation Hubs in New York City

It’s hard to compete with Wall Street when it comes to global influence and importance. In fact, in 2018, New York’s financial hub surpassed London in one key ranking (thanks, Brexit!).

50+ Corporate Innovation Hubs in Boston and Cambridge

Boston houses a fertile innovation scene that attracts corporates who want to keep an eye on the latest research; hire recent grads; and invest in startups. See 50+ hubs here…

An Annotated Map of 50 Corporate Innovation Hubs in Silicon Valley

Our list of sites for "big company" innovation in the Bay Area looks at the region though the lens of public companies investing in R&D, innovation, or corporate venture capital.

Why Thomson Reuters Rotates Talent Between Labs

Mona Vernon, Chief Technology Officer of Thomson Reuters Labs, explains why the company began rotating employees between its innovation labs. Find out more in this video…

Research Report

Co-Creation & Ecosystem Development

Get data from 275 innovation professionals on co-creation and ecosystem development.

Audio & Video Resources

How Changemakers Innovate Within Government Agencies

Innovators in the public and private sectors face many of the same challenges: There’s resistance to change and internal politics that can bog down progress. However, teams in the government may have tighter budgets that come directly from tax payer dollars. These teams also face demands from both supervisors and ...