Assignment
I. An Ecosystem Analysis
Your group will be assigned a region and country for an extensive ecosystem analysis to be presented to the class. (China)
You will be asked to present a review of the (a) the national entrepreneurial ecosystem and (b) the start-up ecosystem (of a sector) of a major city in the chosen country.
Your first job is to create an information rich PowerPoint which gives us good information and insights into the chosen country & city.
There should be a minimum of 13 slides, include pictures
A possible outline for the presentation:
1. Brief description of the country and a major city (key statistics etc.)
2. A brief discussion of the historical development of this ecosystem
3. A discussion of the major actors in the national ecosystem: Policy, Markets, Human Capital, Supports, Culture, & Finance.
4. For the start-up ecosystem, pick a specific sector in a city and give a background description of the sector (development, major players, domestic/international reach.)
5. Present the main stakeholders of the sector: research organizations, support organizations, service providers, funding organizations, universities.
6. Conclusion: How do you see the ecosystems in this country affecting future growth potential and what are the key challenges?