The University of Southern California is ranked #11 in Inc. Magazine’s and Fast Company’s inaugural Ignition Schools list of the Top 50 academic institutions for Entrepreneurship and Innovation! The magazines ranked universities with the biggest global impact on business and ideas that define the future.
This recognition honors top academic institutions that play a vital role in shaping businesses that influence society. Through its many startup hubs, including the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program, the university is committed to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, transforming breakthrough research and innovation, and collaborating with industry partners for global impact. Inc.’s metrics are based on technology transfer activity, licensing, venture capital support, and the number of alumni who have founded successful businesses.
Congratulations to all USC researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who continue to make a worldwide impact with real-world solutions! Read more about the ranking and the worldwide impact of entrepreneurial systems globally in Inc. Magazine and Fast Company.
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