Essential Companion to Index 2012-2013.

Timed to coincide with the 7th year of the annual Innovation Cities Index 2012 — now released. The Index classifies all the cities in the world for innovation, using band scores to slot cities into groups from Nexus and Hub to Node, Influencer and Upstart.

The Index is free here.

For those seeking to understand city innovation.

The report summarizes the indicators, segments and Innovation Cities Framework, and trends/worldview. These are the ideas and assumptions behind the Index and the Innovation Cities Program. See all section contents here.

The Program is revolutionary, because it is based on the world’s most detailed data-set of cities (162 indicators, 451 under analysis cities in 2012).

This edition of the report is slated to be larger than the existing 118 large format pages.

WHO GETS IT? Copies are ordered by cities, multinational corporations, corporate/university libraries, R&D departments, investors, banks, professors and governments. Anyone interested in understanding the impact of city innovation.

History of Innovation.

The first report was published in 2007 and has been updated annually / bi-annually since 2009 with each significant change in economic events.

DID YOU KNOW: In 2007, the report predicted the general background leading to the GFC, and called for an innovation economy? The report predicted that Germany would outpace Europe, the U.K.’s temporary decline and that the U.S. would backslide.

NEW! This new edition will predict the current economic conditions for global innovation. There is a big announcement of futrue trends regarding the global and U.S. economy. Can you afford to miss out?

The report examines innovation as ways real people are impacted in their economic and social lives.

What will be different?

Content changes inside the report you will see are:

• Updated Eurozone analysis
• Updated China analysis
• Updated Russia zone analysis
• Updated Mid-East analysis
• Updated Asia analysis
• 2012 Changes to indicator design
• Increased Economic Guidance

Also, we will have a new Executive Edition, with all analysis from the report in PowerPoint slides (or Apple Keynote) format. This will enable you to present the ideas in the report to your colleagues, and build support for innovation in your organization. the Executive Edition includes a summary of all analysis and predictions.

Pre-order, save & get both.

The 2012 report is about commence early stage editing, awaiting the 2012 Index results from analysts.

All orders placed after September 8th, 2o12 now automatically include the previous and this new report update.

Note:  See our online store for latest prices.

Shipping

The new report is scheduled to ship within 30 days to all pre-orders and new orders.

EARLY SHIP: Service package clients will receive a PDF copy several days prior to other subscribers.

Supporting Data & Analyst Services.

Why is a report different to data?

The ICA report is an analysis tool in written story form. This report contains the Framework, and worldview used for analysis.If you want to read and understand the framework, the report is for you.

Overview 3 factor summary data to classify the cities is also included in the report. This is the data that provides the band scores to classify cities.

In 2012, we will be including an executive slide summary of the report in some editions.

Is detailed city data is in the report?

The report does not contain 162 indicator City Benchmarking Data, which is available to order here.

What is City Benchmarking Data?

City Benchmarking Data is a set of standard indicators designed to measure cities across all countries and cultures, and differences in data and local conditions. City benchmarking data allows you to compare locations in any way you see.

How do you sell City Benchmarking Data?

We sell it in 2 main ways.

• Single City Data-set: Complete 162 indicators of data for your city. This is a flat price for a complete data set in Excel, charts and PowerPoint.
• Comparative City Data-sets: Choose your indicators, and your locations. Priced by indicator and by location.

Want to find out where to locate your business or project. Our analysts will also answer your city research question; by putting together a list of locations and indicators.

Please visit City Benchmarking Data or contact us for these options.

How do I get data and analyst support for my city?

If you monitor a single city, and want analyst support or detailed City Benchmarking Data for your city, then see our City Service Packages. City service packages all include this report, and guidance for cities.

If you would like a City Collaboration, please contact us.

eBook+slides: Includes the standard edition plus slides of all indicators, ready to present to your organization.

Read the PDF eBook version on any electronic device. Delivered via email,the PDF version is licensed for 1 person to read on up to 4 electronic devices.

Arrives via email 24 hours after payment.

Plus Print: 118 pages, large format lie-flat spiral wire A4, for airplane reading or sliding into a briefcase or binder.

Price: AUD $1,000

Note: does not include data.

How to order the Report

Order packs of printed reports for conference or workshop delegates.

Ideal to accompany a speech, or as a value-add for any conference related to the innovation economy.

Shipping below is a flat rate via international express airmail to one point. Allow up to 21 days for delivery to most location after order confirmation.

Other Configurations:

Can be printed with a ‘Sponsored by’: sponsors color logo on front (subject to terms and conditions).

How to order the Report

Complete report in print only version.

Price: AUD $ 490.00

How to order the Report

Complete report in PDF and print version (best value).

Price: AUD $ 600.00

How to order the Report

The Innovation Cities Framework breaks down the world into 1,500+ cities and 31 market segments. The framework drills down into 162 city indicators. The Framework is a structured way to measure, compare and prepare for innovation.

The report Framework section starts you towards measuring, comparing and preparing for innovation at your location and in your segments.

The Framework, introduced in your Innovation Cities™ Analysis Report, enables:

• Your business to compare and measure markets at a detailed city level for new products, processes and services
• Your city government to prepare to design and deliver new economic and social services
• Your government and NGOs to measure where innovation is disabled by poor policy
• You to make choices about where to live, work and play based on metrics and evidence.

Our analysts introduce and explain the Framework in your report.

Basis for Innovation

The Framework is based on our modeling of successful city locations around the world since 2005, for innovation. Your report introduces models and structures you can see to plan and understand that success. Your report includes each segment and  indicator described with city examples. Think of your report with framework section, as your structural model — a  ‘Built to Last’ for measuring, comparing and preparing for innovation in your local city or selection of cities.

The Framework is practical and helps you measure and plan your economic and business activities in your local area, or in your key city markets.

Framework Structure

The Innovation Cities™ Framework is designed by 2thinknow to model cities in a networked world. The report explains all elements of the framework:

Innovation Models

2thinknow ‘s leading innovation models for the cities.

3 Factors

Summary of cities performance into 3 factors:

Cultural Assets, Human Infrastructure and Networked Markets.

Data for all cities in the world 2009-2011 is included in the report at this level.

31 Segments

Segments provide your the means to compare and prepare for innovation. Each factor is based on industry and community segments such as Mobility, Economics, Technology and Communications, Art and more. Across all factors there are 31 segments (brief here) designed  by 2thinknow.

162 Indicators

Indicators are how you can measure and compare cities. Indicators measure each city in detail, like Key Performance Indicators. There are 162 standard city indicators with explanations and examples described in the report. That will get you started thinking innovation!

This Framework of Factors, Segments, Indicators helps you measure, compare and prepare for innovation.

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Innovation Support

Your report is an introduction to the Framework, to get you thinking. It explains the framework and all factors, segments, and standard indicators.

For the complex reality of your unique needs, 2thinknow analysts can explain how innovation works in the Innovation Course™ training services, using the Framework and other models.

To understand and develop your needs, innovation service packages are affordable with 2thinknow analyst support starting at less than $100/month — see Service Packages (separate site)

For each indicator for each city, there is full City Benchmarking Data available to order (Separate site). 2thinknow are also creating new indicators for your needs, so please ask here.

And finally, for your key markets, segment reports are also available from $200 per segment per location. Ask.

Ask our analysts here to consult which innovation service achieves your career, business, city or government objectives for innovation.

About 2thinknow, the First Innovation Agency.

The Innovation Cities™ Framework models first appeared in this report in 2007, and the current framework appeared in the report editions since 2009. 2thinknow are the first innovation agency, and our analysts can give you a better understanding of how innovation works, as only 2thinknow have invested in a structured approach, with the certainty and predictability you, your business and your government needs. 2thinknow clients include cities, governments and businesses globally, since our leading innovation research in 2005. > company

Using this framework, you can start to measure, compare and prepare for innovation.

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2thinknow report readers see the future first.

Each city and each business are impacted by key trends.  2thinknow Trend Analysis section of the Innovation Cities™ Analysis Report provides  a summary of key long to mid-term trends, globally and broken by region and key countries. Contained within the report are:

• 3 Key City Challenges Model
• 21 Key Global Trends
• Regional Trend Analysis for 4 global regions
• National Trend Analysis Key Points for top countries

The annual review of innovation.

This is all part of the Global Innovation Review section, the established annual review of innovation since 2006.

This report section summarize only the key forces, so you can take away what you need.

Inside: Trend Predictions

In your report, we give you useful key trends, and explain how that impacts your markets, countries and regions. Also, these trends are also used to produce the final classification and ranking of top cities in your famous annual Innovation Cities™ Index.

Each Innovation Cities Analysis™ Report edition since 2007 has contained this updated trend analysis. 2thinknow predicted past events including: the GFC in 2007-2009, current U.S. recession/depression event, decline of specific cities, and the relative 3 year strength of Germany.

Your report gives you foresight about innovation, based on a truly global innovation review of long-term trends.

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Full Support for Trend Analysis

Only 2thinknow provide innovation services, and custom reports for trend analysis on a location basis. This assists cities, business and government in planning, and co-operating for innovation. Our trend analysis has been developed since 2006, and thus gives you the stable platform you need for future planning, around structured approach to trends.

For more detailed trend analysis answers, purchase an Innovation Services package — includes all report updates, plus email analyst support to your questions regarding trends, from $100/per month.  See your service packages here (separate site).

Or alternately commission Innovation Analysis Reports for any city, location or key market. Ask.

2thinknow Innovation Actions are ideas and opportunities for cities, business and government — to create innovation in cities and markets.  New and updated ideas are contained in each edition of your Innovation Cities™ Analysis Report, based on our leading cities research since 2005.

This includes:

• Infrastructure project ideas
• New government policies from other cities or sectors
• Cautions about ‘innovation risks’
• Branding or communication initiatives
• Regional opportunities

All at region, nation or state level in key economies.

Innovation Actions are ideas you can use now — to create and prepare for opportunities in your city, cities or markets.

Basis

Since 2009, each Innovation Cities™ Analysis Report edition has contained these updated Innovation Actions from our analysts. Analyst recommendations are based on 2thinknow annual Innovation Cities™ Indexes, and Global Innovation Review of trends.

Only your report, and 2thinknow analysis, provides you the structure and certainty you need for planning.

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Or, get analyst support!

Only 2thinknow provide innovation services — support for your innovation.

Innovation service packages include all current and future report editions, and are affordable with 2thinknow email analyst support starting at less than $100/month — see Service Packages (separate site)