Innovation Hotspots: Stories

For many, São Paulo comes first when tapping into the Latin American innovation ecosystem. As a national and regional innovation powerhouse, São Paulo is home to vibrant entrepreneurial activities advancing the frontiers of science and technology. Learn about what makes São Paulo thrive in innovation!

Despite fierce competition, Singaporean startups are breaking barriers and driving technological advancements. From groundbreaking solutions to combatting COVID-19 to pioneering smart city infrastructure, Singapore's startup ecosystem is transforming industries and pushing boundaries.

Singapore’s policymakers have played a significant role in helping the state transition into a high-income economy in less than forty years. Learn about which policies proved to be the most effective!

Find out how the top 10 innovation-dense cities evolved since the 1970’s.

Find out how government policies can encourage or slow down innovation and creative activities.

Find out how connections and choosing the right partners is increasingly important for hotspots to cross international borders.