Change Papers: A shared effort to change North Carolina's climate for innovation.

In previous papers, we’ve looked at why it is essential that government become dramatically more innovative in its own internal operations and programs delivery, to better “translate new ideas and technologies into new systems, products and services.” We’ve looked at some areas where businesses have been innovating, with the idea that government might look to [...]

So what kinds of ideas could the Council recommend that would really move things along, help develop NC’s innovation soil/ecosystem/infrastructure, build understanding and momentum?

We have three starter ideas that just might be the right size for a Council to get behind. They could set the stage for a bunch of other good things to happen, and could show people what an innovation-driven state would look, feel and act like.

The moon is in the 7th house. Jupiter is aligned with Mars. It’s the dawning of the age of… innovation in North Carolina. Maybe.

OK. Here’s the challenge: to figure out how North Carolina can become the most innovative place in the world.