An internal innovation department or innovation teams within departments can build processes, lead external innovation partnerships, facilitate cross-department internal challenge identification, and build expertise across government departments in technology and innovation.
- High-impact, High-difficulty
- Example: FDA Innovation Lab \\ CIO Model \\ Harvard’s Ash Center for Urban Innovation
- Next Steps: Read some of the resources above, reach out to nearby city colleagues, and follow the steps outlined in the excellent Nesta Practice Guide.