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Innovation for Growth Towards a new approach to innovation in Kent A summary of Kent’s emerging approach to a Regional Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation June 2012. Welcome to Kent: At the heart of Northwest Europe. Unlocking Kent’s innovation potential. The innovation challenge.
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Innovation for Growth Towards a new approach to innovation in Kent Asummary of Kent’s emerging approach to a Regional Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation June 2012
And it matters locally … Weekly wages and the proportion of jobs in private sector knowledge-intensive industries
Renewable energy and low carbon • Offshore renewable energy • Energy efficiency • New building techniques Product of innovation: Wind turbine manufacturing
Life Sciences • Kent’s strength in pharmaceuticals and life sciences • Scientific workforce • Sandwich Enterprise Zone • Grants to business and early-stage support
Food Production • Kent’s food sectorworth £2.6 billion • Innovation central to success • East Malling Research Centre
Creative Industry • Space to develop ideas • Access to global networks • Employment in creative industries • University of the Creative Arts
Moving Forward • Development of a full Innovation Strategy for Kent • Consultation with: • Businesses in Kent • Sector-specific development groups • Higher Education • Government at national and local level • Final Strategy and Implementation Plan