Policymakers eager to drive economic growth and innovation have long talked about approaches to become “the next Silicon Valley” – many perhaps without fully understanding what that really means or takes. While the understanding is growing that Silicon Valley can’t be copied, there is a growing interest in building local and regional ecosystems that empower entrepreneurs to help them start and scale new firms.
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