In this episode, Andy Haddon hosts John Goddard, Emeritus Professor of Regional Development Studies at Newcastle University, for a deep dive into place-based innovation, social entrepreneurship, and the role of universities as enablers of community change. John shares his journey of breaking silos in academia, government, and business to champion interdisciplinary collaboration. Key topics include:
The Power of the Quadruple Helix: Integrating government, business, academia, and the community to create sustainable, inclusive development.
Learning Through Doing: The importance of resilience, adaptation, and collaborative learning in entrepreneurial and social innovation.
The Role of Universities: Universities as hubs for civic engagement, knowledge-sharing, and partnerships, with a focus on Newcastle's Science City project and its evolution into the Helix site.
Challenges of Place-Based Entrepreneurship: Balancing local and global efforts, securing resources, and building frameworks to scale community impact sustainably.The conversation concludes with insights on storytelling, perseverance, and the need to document and share entrepreneurial journeys to inspire systemic change.
Champion Community-Centric Innovation: Advocate for and support initiatives that prioritize local impact and collaboration among community, government, businesses, and academia.
Invest in Long-Term Partnerships: Encourage universities, businesses, and public agencies to work together to develop sustainable, place-based solutions to complex challenges.
Share Your Story: Entrepreneurs and innovators are urged to document and share their journeys, lessons, and challenges to inspire others and foster systemic change.
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