City-REDI, along with Birmingham Business School, hosted the 20th Regional Innovation Policies Conference 2026, funded by the LPIP Hub. Under the theme of “Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions”, over 110 participants from 18 countries had a lively two days on Edgbaston campus. Dr Chloe Billing reports on the discussions from the conference … Continue reading “Imagining and Governing Regional Futures”
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Regional Innovation Policy in a Post-Rules-Based World
City-REDI, along with Birmingham Business School, hosted the 20th Regional Innovation Policies Conference 2026. Under the theme of “Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions”, over 110 participants from 18 countries had a lively two days on Edgbaston campus. Dr Chloe Billing summarises the opening plenary of the Regional Innovation Policies Conference 2026, where … Continue reading “Regional Innovation Policy in a Post-Rules-Based World”
LPIP Evidence Review: Innovation Policies for Local Places
This blog post by Dr Chloe Billing summarises our approach to an evidence review of place-based innovation policies and their role in supporting local economies, as part of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub work. Our review takes a multifaceted approach, defining key concepts and identifying critical questions around innovation accessibility, tailored support, geographical … Continue reading “LPIP Evidence Review: Innovation Policies for Local Places”
REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to regional economies, local communities, urban development, rural revitalisation, and place-specific policies. They showcase impacts on innovation ecosystems, smart specialisation strategies, and sustainable territorial development across the UK and beyond. REF impact case studies were submitted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), following a four-page … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?”