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"Research universities in the 21st
century not only will be judged by the quality of their research and the
quality of their students, but also by how successful they are in transferring
innovation into the marketplace in order to meet societal needs." - C. L. Max Nikias, Provost University of Southern California
USC is in a unique position to redesign
the process of innovation in a university due to USC Stevens'
integrated structure across all of these important functionalities, as well as
the enterprising nature of the USC community and the involvement of top-notch
schools in a broad range of disciplines.
A Unique Approach
USC Stevens approach to
innovation is unique in the three key ways:
- FOCUS ON INNOVATOR,
AS WELL AS INNOVATION: USC Stevens
focuses on transferring both the innovations that are discovered at USC into
society, as well as cultivating our researchers and students as the future innovators who will have a lasting
impact on our future world.
We provide connections to
business leaders who can help mentor and coach these future innovators,
recognizing that USC researchers and students will carry their innovation
toolkit with them throughout their lives.
- UNIVERSITY-WIDE: This is the first time a major research university has created a university-wide,
centralized hub out of the Office of the Provost to consolidate innovation
transfer operations, educational and co-curricular programming, and innovator
development.
- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS: To ensure each innovation receives the
appropriate support, USC Stevens will build cross-functional teams in thematic
areas of interest, such as arts and media and the life sciences, and programs
developed in each will be based on the unique needs within each of these areas.
Our Programs
USC Stevens
currently offers the following:
- Intellectual
property development and licensing, patent processing, and IP protection for any and all USC-owned IP
- Central connection for industry
seeking cutting-edge innovations in which to invest
- Promotion of educational programs,
courses, student groups, and resources in innovation
- Development of new interdisciplinary
partnerships to advance innovation across campus
- Information
on volunteer, investment; and sponsored research opportunities at USC
- Community-building
events to connect the innovators and investors
In the coming
months, USC Stevens will offer faculty and students connections to
industry experts for mentoring
in commercialization and start-up strategy and fund-raising. |
