Social Innovation Exchange

Institutions

There are a range of organisations and multi-disciplinary teams involved in the generation of workable ideas. Elsewhere, we look at institutions involved in all stages of innovation and across all sectors, but here we look at the innovation animators, those who can bring in different perspectives and come up with innovative solutions.

Design labs

In Finland, the national innovation agency, SITRA have set up the Helsinki Design Lab, to see how design can be used as a strategic tool to...

Do tanks

Some think tanks have moved towards a greater engagement with practice, recognising that practice is often ahead of theory, and seeking influence through practical demonstration rather...

Think tanks

Think tanks have a long established role in generating ideas. The UK Fabian Society is one of the oldest. Famous US examples include Brookings and the...