# Innovation as a Driver of Value According to economist Robert Solow, **a significant portion of economic growth can be attributed to technological innovation**. In the realm of ICT and Web3, innovation **arises not from the mere existence of technology but from its application to create solutions that meet societal needs.** The utility of digital innovations lies in their **ability to process and analyze data efficiently, yielding insights that can lead to new products, services, and ways of interacting in the digital space.** ## Inspiring the Next Generation For young people globally, understanding the utility of data and digital systems offers a **pathway to becoming not just participants but leaders in the digital economy.** The ability to analyze, interpret, and innovate with data can set the foundation for **a career that contributes to meaningful advancements in technology and society.** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/data-information-and-knowledge-in-the-digital-age-ict/internet-of-value/innovation-as-a-driver-of-value.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.