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  • Catalyzing Cross-Border Innovation: The Mexican Life Sciences Initiative

    “Catalyzing Cross-Border Innovation: The Mexican Life Sciences Initiative.”

    Phase I Report December 2005

    The Mexican Life Sciences Initiative was launched by the Council on Competitiveness in the spring of 2005 to foster the development of the life sciences sector in Mexico and facilitate partnerships between U.S. and Mexican institutions. It was initially conceived at the U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity meeting in Guadalajara in June 2004.

    The Regional Innovation Initiative, in partnership with the Council’s global team and Global Bioeconomy Consulting, performed a cluster study of the Life Sciences sector in Mexico. The study analyzed the regional capacity in the life sciences sector in three regions: Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. This report provides recommendations to support the growth of the industry in these regions.

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  • Measuring Reg Innovation 0308

    “Measuring Regional Innovation.”

    A Guidebook for Conducting Regional Innovation Assessments

    Measuring Regional Innovation has been created to help regions assess their regional innovation environment. It outlines a process for collecting data on key measures of innovation that can then be used to drive regional economic development policies and programs. In addition, the guidebook metrics can be used to develop an ongoing evaluation tool for regions tracking their innovation economy.
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  • HPC DVD Penguins

    “High Performance Computing (DVD).”

    Accelerating Innovation to Enhance Everyday Life

    The Council on Competitiveness is pleased to announce the release of the popular video showcasing how high performance computing (HPC) impacts everyday life, starring the humorous penguin characters from the hit DreamWorks Animation movie Madagascar.

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