Our structured Programme helps regional leaders translate innovation ambitions into concrete actions.
“IPIP brought execution, structure, and a real focus on delivery.” — IPIP participant
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PROGRAMME ADVANTAGES
Action-Oriented Policy Design
IPIP focuses on turning ambitions into implementable initiatives. Participants develop concrete action plans with clear priorities, timelines and measurable outcomes.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration
Each region brings together leaders from government, academia, industry and entrepreneurship to strengthen coordination within the regional innovation ecosystem.
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Global Peer Learning
Participants collaborate with teams from other regions, exchanging experiences and learning from diverse policy environments and innovation ecosystems.
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PROGRAMME IMPACT
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The goal of IPIP is to support real ecosystem change. Each participating region leaves the programme with:
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A concrete regional innovation action plan
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Stronger collaboration between key ecosystem actors
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Access to international expertise and networks
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Innovation Policy Ignition Programme at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
Leverage the Cambridge Ecosystem for Global Impact
Cambridge is one of the world’s most successful innovation ecosystems, often referred to as the “Cambridge Phenomenon”:
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24 unicorn companies
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5,500 knowledge-intensive firms
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73,000+ people working in knowledge-intensive industries
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40+ science and technology parks supporting innovation
Structured Programme to nurture Regional Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
The training part runs over six months. Regional Team is responsible for conducting an ecosystem analysis, identifying key booster opportunities, and developing and implementing a tailored innovation action plan.​
Build a Global Community of Practice
Connect policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and academics into a collaborative network to exchange best practices and co-create impact-driven entrepreneurship action plans.
From Idea to Action
“Most regions don’t lack ideas—they lack mechanisms to turn those ideas into coordinated action.” — Dr Wojtek Wojaczek, Programme Director, IPIP
The Innovation Policy Ignition Programme (IPIP), hosted by Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, works with regional leaders to move beyond analysis and into execution. By bringing together government, academia, and industry, IPIP supports the development and implementation of practical initiatives that strengthen innovation ecosystems.
Read more about the IPIP pilot and its impact on the Hughes Hall website:​ here.