Report · March 2026

Guernsey.
Reimagined.

The Innovation Report · 2026–2030

What could a small island make possible? We brought together perspectives from across Guernsey’s economy to understand what holds innovation back, where the opportunities lie and what needs to happen next.

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Scale. Specialism. Survival.Guernsey Reimagined: The Innovation Report, published March 2026A small island. A serious opportunity.
Three ideas to start with

What could
move us forward?

A starting point for discussion. Read the full report for the interviews, context and proposed roadmap.

01

Close the gap between ambition and action.

The interviews describe an economy moving at different speeds. International firms are adopting new technology while local organisations face legacy systems and slower decisions. The report calls for clearer ownership and practical experimentation.

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02

Make trust a source of advantage.

Strong data protection, accountable governance and proportionate regulation can help new ideas earn confidence. The report explores how Guernsey could use those strengths to support responsible digital innovation.

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03

Give people a reason to build here.

Housing, skills and opportunity are innovation issues too. Contributors highlight the pressure on younger talent and the importance of making room for people to stay, develop and put ideas into practice.

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About this publication: the report presents interview perspectives and proposals. Read its methodology and the original discussion before applying an idea to your own context.

Opening perspectives

Island thinking.
Global possibility.

Foreword

Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez

Chief Minister, States of Guernsey · at publication

On Guernsey’s ability to bring people together across sectors and perspectives, and face change with shared purpose.

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Foreword

James Ellsmoor

CEO, Island Innovation · at publication

On the opportunity for small jurisdictions to test new approaches and help shape change around the world.

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From insight to action

What does this
mean for your team?

Use the report to start a better conversation about the future you want to build—and the decisions it needs today.

What are you working through?

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