Published: Feb. 7, 2013

I speak frequently about how CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ discovery and innovation leads to economic development, company creation and advancements for society. Here’s a bit of proof. ÌýA released a week ago finds ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ among the top five patent-producing metropolitan areas in the nation.

The link between ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s patent productivity and CU as a pre-eminent comprehensive research university is undeniable. The report finds that patents are mostly produced in a handful of areas, including ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. It goes on to say research universities, a scientifically educated workforce and collaboration in those few communities play a key role in driving innovation.

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Certainly a patent is an early step in the process of discovery and commercialization. But this report makes clear the important role of CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ in advancing the economy, culture and health of Colorado and the nation.Ìý