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www.innovationdistricts.org Introduction & Contents Regional Innovation System of the W.C. Some theory The Stellenbosch Innovation District Building the Regional Innovation System Economy Wide ( Macro level Policy)


  1. www.innovationdistricts.org

  2. Introduction & Contents  Regional Innovation System of the W.C.  Some theory…  The Stellenbosch Innovation District

  3. Building the Regional Innovation System • Economy Wide ( Macro level Policy) • Sectoral/ Cross Sector (Focus on each sector/ clusters) • Niches/ Novelty / Radical (Support for specific R&D programmes) • Spatial Innovation/ Entrepreneurship (Creating innovation spaces)

  4. Regional Innovation System Networks  Competiveness and the Resources-based view of the firm  Absolute vs. Relative Proximity  Institution building & intermediaries  Top down & bottom-up approach  The SID as example

  5. Stellenbosch Innovation District The Stellenbosch Innovation District is an innovation exchange and showcase space for sustainable economic growth Goal is to transition Stellenbosch into a SMART & Sustainable town by 2020

  6. Infrastructure constraints Mobility issues Local economic development Socio-economic inequality

  7. Lack of entrepreneurial support Budget constraints Limited resources Environmental threats

  8. World class university Strong business community Skilled & passionate people Dedicated local leadership

  9. The (SID) as a Catalyst for Regional Economic Growth: 1. TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES  Innovation Voucher System  Research for business support and competitiveness 2. CONNECTING PEOPLE FOR PROFIT  Online web portal for connecting innovation actors, entrepreneurs and investors  Innovator clubs in Clean-tech, Agriculture & ICT  The Lion’s Den & Hall of Fame 3. SHOWCASING STELLENBOSCH AS A SMART & SUSTAINABLE TOWN  Implementing SMART Projects in Stellenbosch  SMART Projects timeline

  10. SID Business & TP 2012 13

  11. Implementing innovations for a SMART town

  12. World-leading sustainable city, 6.5 km2; 90 000 Live & Work; 100% based on renewable energy Zero carbon balance Close to zero waste Car-free Driving Elements: university - , special economic zone, residential, leisure & complementary components, integrated sustainable infrastructure MASDAR (SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE) Transforming Technopark Now 15

  13. Our Homepage

  14. Thank you for your time & support! Prof. Alan Brent acb@sun.ac.za Pieter van Heyningen pieter@sustnet.com

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