Coordinated action for innovation is needed to create the networks and ecosystems required to prevent a lost decade of stagnation in both private and public spheres

As economic growth remains elusive and fears grow concerning the possibility of a double dip recession, there is cause to believe that the UK could be headed for a decade-long period of stagnation and deprivation. Charles Levy outlines how a new initiative, the Big Innovation Centre, aims to establish areas for policy action to stimulate the creative capacity of the UK’s innovation ecosystem and thus generate growth and jobs.