The Global Institute on Innovation Districts

The Global Institute on Innovation Districts is a global-reaching not for profit organization dedicated to conducting independent and practice-oriented research on innovation districts—new geographies of innovation emerging primarily in cities. Drawing on deep analytics and proven impact, The Global Institute seeks to identify how districts transform into new engines of city and regional economic growth. During a time of uneven growth, research and work with a global network of districts aims to identify new systems for advancing inclusive innovation. Its partners include The Brookings Institution, Drexel University’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab, and PlusValue Advisory, an organization dedicated to impact investing and urban regeneration.