Human capital is at the heart of the innovation process, and our educational systems bear the primary responsibility for nurturing and developing the capacities and innovative capabilities of our fellow citizens. Yet, education is costly; for many countries, educational expenditures constitute a large proportion of public spending. In the light of the current recession and consequent budget constraints that every country faces, governments are looking at ways to maximise the returns on their investments in education. This is not a purely economic perspective: human capital and talent are critical for the development of our societies; thus, investing in education and getting returns on it are important for the well being of all.