The 3-Stage Process That Makes Universities Prime Innovators
Cross-sector collaborations, combining the competencies, skills, and resources of diverse actors, are increasingly seen by academics and professionals alike as the best way to tackle complex societal and environmental issues — and universities are becoming key players in these collaborations. This is not exactly surprising. Although technology transfer offices in universities often struggle to turn scientific patents into marketable products, when it comes to addressing broader social issues, universities can more fully leverage their considerable educational and research capabilities and institutional strengths. At NYU, for example, faculty come from all over the world to do research across 13 schools and more than 90 research centers and institutes. In 2023, nearly 600 researchers received awards from external sources, such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and other federal, city, and state funding agencies, as well as many corporations and foundations. Read more...
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