From Idea to Innovation: The Power of Applied Research Institutes
Feb. 20, 2024—Although most academic research remains discovery-based, applied research to create practical applications, technologies, and solutions is on the rise. Applied research institutes–organizations dedicated to translational, transformational research projects–offer […]
READ MOREEvolving Ambitions: Shifting Career Paths for Postdocs in Industry and Academia
Feb. 13, 2024—New doctoral degree holders are the future of the research landscape in the United States and worldwide, and where they choose to build their careers has a widespread […]
READ MOREFueling the Future: Assessing and Advancing Innovation Ecosystems
Feb. 6, 2024—Building and strengthening innovation ecosystems is a hot topic in the world of cross-sector research partnerships. Large-scale funding opportunities in the United States and beyond have generated hundreds […]
READ MOREThe Evolution and Impact of Joint Faculty Employment in University-Industry Collaborations
Jan. 30, 2024—With increasing demand for top talent in fields like cloud computing, data science, and AI, it’s tempting for companies to recruit prestigious university faculty from their academic posts […]
READ MOREBuilding Innovation: Designing Spaces for Innovation and Discovery
Jan. 23, 2024—A space is more than walls and windows. It’s an environment that helps shape human interaction, innovation, and discovery. Intentional, human-centered design can influence behavior where people work […]
READ MORECollaboration Crossroads: Bayh Dole Act, March-In Rights, and Impact on Partnerships
Jan. 16, 2024—In the United States, the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 was a turning point for the research and commercialization landscape—allowing universities to protect and commercialize discoveries resulting from federally […]
READ MORETalent Tides: The Expanding Landscape of the Tech Workforce
Jan. 9, 2024—Worldwide, there’s been an unprecedented emphasis on regional economic development and innovation capacity. Programs increasingly support innovation and technological breakthroughs in regions outside the usual tech centers. The […]
READ MOREInnovation Intersections: The Role of Spinouts in the Research Ecosystem
Jan. 2, 2024—Every time you’re asked to prove you’re not an internet bot by selecting the right images in a reCAPTCHA prompt, you’re interacting with a university spinout. reCAPTCHA originated […]
READ MOREWho Pays for Research? Global R&D Funding by the Numbers
Dec. 19, 2023—As the year draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the progress, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped the R&D funding landscape both in […]
READ MORECoincidence as Catalyst: The Nexus of Serendipity, Collaboration, and Productivity in U-I Partnerships
Dec. 12, 2023—Collaboration—working together to pursue a mutually beneficial goal—is the heart of university-industry research partnerships. Often, collaboration is sparked by a chance encounter, when the right people are brought […]
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