Matt Briggs

Matt is the Head of Partnerships at Metta, an organisation supporting startups, industry and governments with sustainable technology-driven innovation. Matt builds diverse partnerships which drive innovation across both the private and public sectors. He supports clients in developing more effective innovation ecosystems through collaboration with external entrepreneurs, academia, and finance. He is driven by the opportunity that innovation presents to transform industries to be more sustainable and equitable. Having started his career at IBM in 2014, Matt has been an advocate for the role of technology in shaping a better future for society and the planet ever since. Across a variety of roles in his career, he has specialised in the deployment of innovative technology solutions that drive business growth without compromising on sustainability.

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Supporting innovation at the local level: how to build a strong local innovation ecosystem

Over the years, major cities like New York and London have been centres for innovation and development, due to their dense networks of talent, resources and infrastructure. They have largely monopolised access to capital, drawing people from smaller cities and communities to live and work in diverse industries, and cultural centres, helping to foster creativity and collaboration and creating ecosystems where ideas can rapidly develop and scale.