Pillar: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Emerging industries and innovation in established sectors, new and small businesses, and the activities and investments that fuel innovation and job creation.

Target: By 2040 the number of mid-sized businesses (20-499 employees) will have grown by 25%

Status: Growth of mid-sized businesses has flat-lined at approximately 1.8% since 2015.

Recommendations for Change: The Vermont Futures Project published recommendations for this pillar in October 2019.

Explore the Data: Each of the data points below create an overall picture of Vermont’s innovation and entrepreneurship activity. Email us with questions, comments and suggestions at futures@vtfuturesproject.org