future knowledge ecosystems:the next 20 years of

technology-led economic development

from clusters to knowledge ecosystems

three future forces

uncertainty: how much will proximity cost?

uncertainty: will biotech produce profits?

“Thirty years ago it appeared as if biotech would not only revolutionize healthcare, but also radically improve the very process of R&D itself.

This hasn't happened.

Though some firms such as Amgen have created dramatic breakthroughs, the overall industry track record is poor—in aggregate, the sector has lost money during this period, new research shows.”

uncertainty: will universities evolve?

three scenarios

scenario: science and technology parks 2.0

scenario: dematerialized innovation

scenario: research clouds

challenges

challenges: remapping clusters

challenges: rethinking real estate

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