When HP created a branch of corporate research laboratory in Singapore, the government has played a key role through its Economic Development Board (EDB). Chris Whitney, director of the laboratory, seeks to earn revenue from innovation in the laboratory, making it financially independent of corporate finance. The case explores the history of HP in Singapore and EDB role in stimulating the growth of local R & D capabilities. The case raises questions about the sustainability of funding models. "Hide
by Willy Shih, Pankaj Agarwal, Christine Chi Source: Harvard Business School 15 pages. Publication date: April 17, 2012. Prod. #: 612080-PDF-ENG
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