Report

Innovation Evidence Review

Think tank: City-REDI

Author(s): Chloe Billing

October 3, 2024

This report from UK think tank City-REDI aims to inform the design of effective place-based innovation strategies by identifying key challenges and opportunities.

This evidence review, by Dr Chloe Billing, synthesises key research and policy questions related to place-based innovation, focusing on strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK. It examines national and local innovation policies, the varying capacities of different places for innovation, lessons from existing interventions, and international examples.

The review aims to inform the design of effective place-based innovation strategies by identifying key challenges and opportunities. Policymakers and researchers should prioritise developing robust frameworks for measuring the impact of place-based innovation policies, conducting comprehensive case studies across diverse regions, and fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations to address local innovation challenges holistically.

The report is for the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub, which seeks to address nationwide issues through local partnerships and places.