Integrating the Innovation Ecosystem

What is an innovation ecosystem? http://www.ideachampions.com/weblogs/archives/2010/08/50_ways_to_fost_1.shtml

innovation(n) - the introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device

ecosystem(n) - a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system

How efficiently can we grow more crops? http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/07/181992447/big-ag-agrees-to-conserve-cropland-but-at-what-cost Innovation Ecosystems refer to the inter-organizational, political, economic, environmental, and technological systems through which a milieu conducive to business growth is catalyzed, sustained, and supported. Value is co-created for the innovation ecosystem through events, impacts and coalitions/networks that emerge from a shared vision of the desired transformations. Data-driven metrics measure, track and visualize the transformation, empowering interaction with feedback for the shared vision.http://www.innovation-ecosystems.org/2011/05/02/interfirm-network-analysis-of-greentech-innovation-ecosystem/ Robert Willett/MCT/Landov

How quickly can we nurture the growth of good weeds? http://australiantropicalrainforest.blogspot.com/

How does innovation happen? R & D Resource Providers Entrepreneurs Research Educators Businesses Development Local Government Market Investors Students

What is the vision for our ecosystem?

Centre Region Entrepreneurial Network (CREN) Students Community

Centre Region Entrepreneurial Network (CREN) Students Community

Many nodes, many paths http://inmaps.linkedinlabs.com

So what now? Determine your role Mix and mingle Create the culture Fail Pay it forward