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“If you look at where innovation - defined as ideas, not as commercial product - tends to live, the university system is remarkably innovative.” quote by Steven Johnson
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“If you look at where innovation - defined as ideas, not as commercial product - tends to live, the university system is remarkably innovative.”

Steven Johnson

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Source Speech: Talk on Innovation, 2015

Universities foster idea generation more than commercial focus, making them hubs of innovation.

In simple terms: Universities are idea hubs.

Key Takeaway

Leverage university research.

Themes

education innovation academia

Mood

optimistic inquisitive

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research projects
  • startup incubation
  • policy development

Key Concepts

Knowledge creation collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can universities better fund ideas?
  • What barriers exist for commercializing research?
A Different Perspective

Limited funding can hinder potential.

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