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Open Access Fostering a Culture of Innovation and an Entrepreneurial Spirit at the University of Arizona

From climate change and disease prevention to planetary defense and artifical intelligence, today's most pressing and complex global challenges demand inventive solutions. As a public R1 university and the designated land-grant university in the state, the University of Arizona (UArizona) is an enduring knowledge creation and preservation institution, translating research and innovation into societal impact at scale. Importantly, to be truly innovative in a rapidly changing research landscape, a strong culture of entrepreneurial thinking must be developed and nurtured. In this article, UArizona's programmatic strength in innovation and entrepreneurship is set forth as a model for other public R1 universities focused on meaningfully addressing societal challenges.

Keywords: ENTREPRENEURSHIP; INNOVATION; RESEARCH; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: Research, Innovation & Impact, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Publication date: December 1, 2023

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  • Technology and Innovation, edited and published by the National Academy of Inventors, is a forum for presenting information encompassing the entire field of applied sciences, with a focus on transformative technology and academic innovation. Regular features of T&I include commentaries contributed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and in-depth profiles of Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors in every issue.

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