IC² Institute

The IC² Institute was established at The University of Texas at Austin in 1977 as a think-and-do tank to study the drivers of economic development and shared prosperity. IC² has a deep legacy not only of academic research, but also of real-world practice—and connecting academia, business, and community leaders around bold ideas. Under current director S. Craig Watkins, IC² is connecting economic development to well-being. The Institute’s new strategic initiative, “Innovating Well-Being,” will drive research and programs that advance equity in social, economic, environmental and health systems.