7,000 acres
170+ companies
42,000 FTEs
3 research universities
5 incubators
More remaining land than avg US Park

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In a world of dynamic change and game-changing                               trends, the role & importance of science parks are   GREATER than ever before.

STPs, incubators, and innovation centers are an integral part in developing a knowledge ecosystem which is key to a region's  "sticky know-how."

An STPs tacit knowledge is a distinguishing characteristic that enhances its competitive position - locally & globally. 
Key Takeaways
A significant global brand, that is ...
RTP Headquarters
Wildlife @ RTP
Syngenta
RTI International
Reichhold
 
SmartCommute@rtp
RTP Owners & Tenants (O&T) Leadership 
Quarterly O & T Meeting
Off-road trail in RTP
2009 Bike to Work Week
Environment@rtp
Technology &  transit-oriented demonstration project
RTP Softball league
National Humanities Center
NC Biotech Center
Cisco Systems
A highly ambitious, seemingly unattainable goal became a catalyst for assembling and aligning the resources and attributes that became today’s Research Triangle Region.

The sense of cooperation continues to drive the region toward becoming a fully functioning, more organic, knowledge ecosystem.

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Tacit knowledge is geographically rooted. When it comes to sharing such knowledge, distance and proximity are crucial.
Connecting to "spikes" and innovation centers allows for greater connectivity and "softer landings" for companies.
A region or place's collective R&D, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities are critical to sustain innovation and set those regions apart.
Place still matters


Nurture competitve advantages


Networks are key
2,833 hectares

170+ companies

42,000 full-time workers

$2.8 billion investment

$2.7 billion annual payroll 

5 incubators / accelerators
RTP today
Job creation over time
Conveniently located
At the center of  a dynamic region
Largest companies
Globally recognized neighbors
A variety of sizes
Industry Sectors
"Virtuous Cycle"
"Sticky Know-how"
Economy & Society
Global developments that will set the context for enterprises of every kind
From free markets to stimulus capitalism
Ecological economics
The group economy
Models & places for R&D
Innovation is taking place everywhere -- and in new settings 
 Ivory Tower to Economic Engine
Virtual Experiences --> 
Real collaboration
Regional Knowledge Ecosystems
New Ways to Work
Lightweight Innovation
Science & technology
Science by design
Science institutions transformed
From AI to hybrid sense making
Ubiquitous Computing
New Scientists
Changes in the way we discover and share
Web 2.0
For more information about the 
trends & scenarios, please visit: http://www.iftf.org/iasp
Challenges
New predicaments
Worst economic downturn since ...
Huge secular shifts
...and...
Park to Park



Companies to companies
Best practice research
Expert panels with Institute for the Future
IASP Network
Make introductions/entre
Understand multiple campus needs
Use RTP as portal
Facilitating specialized connections
Connecting the region
Networking NC's knowledge assets
Linking to the world