City rankings worldwide update & 2024 changes
News on the exciting trends for the 2024 city rankings... + a recap of the 2022-2023 full list of global & city rankings from the Innovation Cities™ Index; including the Excel download file below.
Innovation Cities™ Gazette
Build innovation in your cities and regions. You can. Compare cities. Key insights from only 500 city data research on innovation. At intersection of economics, policy, urban planning, placemaking, city branding, trade and economic development with data.
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Can small cities like Amsterdam beat massive cities in innovation? Really? ??
The answer like all matters of economics and society is ‘it depends’. All things being equal there are ‘network effects’ of innovation, but also size downsides. Enjoy some actual quantitative results.
Gangbusters! - 5 ways you can outsized grow a city and boost your city brand
These are 5 insights - 4 you can do right away for Economic Development in your city! Who knew sausage dogs were so powerful... And those Hobbits.
Today's top 7 sci-fi cities & 4 technologies driving future productivity of cities
With AI & ChatGPT rolling out, & robots getting better propulsion + AI, the future is on the cusp of now. Will we see the Jetsons and Iron Man realised in our life time? Will this change cities?
What is YOUR most innovative city in the world today?
And, should you move there? Well, no that doesn't mean move to Tokyo, NYC or London or ...Paris. There's rubbish in the streets how come they are doing so well? What does innovation mean micro-level?
How to build a city centred on innovation
Lessons from the Innovation Cities Index 2022-2023, and beyond. How you can create a more dynamic, innovation-focussed city that is the envy of friends and foes alike right now.
Innovation Cities Index 2022-2023 results OUT!
Summary: AI and Culture Key to Innovation: Tokyo Dominates 16th Annual Innovation Cities Index, Dubai, Doha on the Rise, Big Cities Bounce Back, London vs Paris, Europe back vs USA. Free Download
12 Biggest learnings on cities in 2023
What are the twelve biggest lessons from the Innovation Cities™ Index - soon to launch? What happened to European cities after the pandemic? How do AI and Chat GPT impact cities? What are the latest takeaways on what is working world wide? What data do you need to look at?
4 Key Trends your city needs to know in innovation as at 2023
As we become more automated, process-oriented and digital the great irony is the value of being 'human' has never been higher. As your city grows here are the 4 key trends and actions needed!
Which is the No 1 city in the world right now? Why?
One of our most frequently asked questions. The answer seems easy? But it depends. So who are the contender cities who could win? And on what basis this should be decided? Whats the 2023 answer?