The document discusses two models for university innovation and technology transfer: a patent-centric "gatekeeper" model and an innovation-centric "enabler" model. The innovation-centric model focuses on a broader range of activities beyond patents like collaborative R&D, publishing, entrepreneurship programs, and community engagement. This model aims to add social and economic value to the community through contributions like support for local businesses and startups. The document advocates for the progressive and open innovation-centric model.

1. Patents are a narrow band of a university’s total innovation capacity Patents Talent Knowledge Tacit and Codified Ideas Technology Transfer Offices Inventions a.k.a. “research commercialization ”

4. A Progressive and Open Model Add value to the community by contributing to economic development and social vitality Culture of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship Aligned and integrated with academic programs and strategic research priorities Ties to community networks essential Outstanding and unique student experience (internships)

6. "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." Buckminster Fuller