The document details the development of an innovation dashboard for the West Midlands, allowing for regional comparison and performance assessment against other UK regions. It outlines the framework, which includes inputs that foster innovation, links that facilitate collaboration, and outputs that measure the success of innovative practices. Additional information can be obtained from the West Midlands Regional Observatory's website or by contacting Andrew Hermann.

1. Measuring Innovation in the West Midlands -Innovation Dashboard West Midlands Regional Observatory October 2009 West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009

2. Development of the Dashboard European Innovation Scoreboard EEDA Benchmarking Exercise The dashboard concept allows for: Comparison against other regions Grading the region’s position to allow for an ‘at a glance’ summary of performance Identification of the best performing region in the UK West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009

3. Dashboard Framework Inputs – Actions that contribute to the innovative practices and create innovative climates Links – Indicators which bring people and businesses together (infrastructure and networks) Outputs – measure how successful innovative practices have been. West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009

4. Inputs West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009 This represents only a selection of the Dashboard indicators

5. Links West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009

6. Outputs West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009

7. Any questions? More details on our website www.wmro.org Email [email_address] Telephone Andrew Hermann on 0121 202 3247 West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009