Failure isn’t the opposite of innovation — in many cases, it’s an essential ingredient. That was the message venture capitalist and USC Trustee Mark Stevens shared at last week’s National Academy of Inventors annual conference, hosted… Keep reading
Our institution proudly welcomed inventors, entrepreneurs, research leaders, and technology innovators from around the world as the host institution for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 15th Annual Conference from June 1-4, 2026. In collaboration with… Keep reading
The USC Stevens Translation Catalyst Awards support proof of concept research to advance technologies from lab to product What if a device the size of a smartphone could screen every newborn for jaundice in three minutes? What if doctors could… Keep reading
The University of Southern California announced a transformational initiative that will leverage AI to accelerate innovation, breakthroughs and discovery across USC, including in the health sciences, security, business and the arts. Launched with a $200 million gift from legendary… Keep reading
The Keck School of Medicine of USC and Keck Medicine of USC have launched collaborations with Tempus AI, Inc., a technology company at the forefront of applying AI to precision medicine, to integrate clinical care, clinical trials, and research through a… Keep reading
NIH’s new $12.5 million grant supports the next phase of AI4AD, a national effort to use AI, brain imaging, genetics, and multi-omics data to better classify Alzheimer’s and related diseases, predict progression, and identify new treatment targets. The National Institutes… Keep reading
Building on decades of collaboration between the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the department reimagines the expansion of biomedical engineering into medicine. The Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Viterbi… Keep reading
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. It affects more than 7 million Americans — a number projected to double by 2060. This article is the first… Keep reading
We proudly celebrate the induction of 13 distinguished researchers into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), one of the highest professional honors awarded to academic inventors whose patented discoveries have made a tangible impact on society. Keep reading
After more than two decades, the University of Southern California (USC) has officially launched a new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy—marking a major milestone for faculty, students, and the broader USC innovation ecosystem. Effective March 1, 2026, the updated policy replaces… Keep reading
In its third year, the Innovation Intern program has been a tremendous success, and we’re thrilled to announce the newest cohort of licensing interns and assistants! They join the team with expertise in life sciences and physical sciences and a… Keep reading
Some companies begin with an experienced founding team, a polished pitch deck and a well-trodden path to funding. CommonGround Labs, a company harnessing data to forecast violence and improve safety for operations and communities, began somewhere more fundamental:… Keep reading