World’s largest city classification and global ranking with top cities from each sub-region, from 445 global benchmark cities classified, and top cities ranked in 2014. Based on 2thinknow analysis of cities on 162 city indicators, in what our analysts term the ‘global innovation economy’. Annual city scores and ranking since 2007.
Here we have it the final, unranked list of 256 Innovation Cities. Results of the city rankings - the Innovation Cities Index - will be released in <24 hours.
City benchmarking data allows cities to make global comparisons, and improve their economic, social & cultural performance relative to competing cities.
What is an Innovation City? The Innovation Cities Program by 2thinknow sets out a clear basis for city change, and responding to civic challenges.
The list of potential European Innovation Cities for 2thinknow IC Index 2009 from European Union, European states, Israel & Turkey - excludes the 'Stan states & includes some former Soviet territories.
US, Canadian, Brazilian, Argentinian and other global cities under analysis in the 'AMERICAS' Region of the Innovation Cities Index 2009. Will Boston place first in Americas as in 2007-08, or will another city emerge?? Check if your city is in the index.
All the Innovation Cities readily mapped on one convenient Google Map for 2007 city rankings.
Forward-thinking inaugural Innovation Cities Ranking 2007, presciently weighted towards arts & culture cities as a counter-balance to the excesses of 2007.