Clarivate identifies top 50 universities powering global innovation
ClarivateClarivate(US:CLVT) Prnewswire·2025-01-30 08:00

Core Insights - The report from Clarivate highlights the significant role of academic research in driving global innovation and societal benefits, emphasizing the collaboration between academia and industry [1][3] Group 1: Key Findings - The report identifies the top 50 universities that contribute to global innovation, based on the number of citations from patents granted to companies on the Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 list [2][5] - Harvard University ranks first, followed by Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), showcasing the dominance of U.S. institutions in research output [5][7] - The report notes that five organizations—Roche, Johnson & Johnson, CNRS, Samsung Electronics, and Siemens—account for over half (51%) of citations linking top innovations to academic research [5] Group 2: Implications for Stakeholders - University and research institution leaders can benchmark their impact on innovation and enhance knowledge transfer strategies [6] - R&D and innovation executives are encouraged to establish productive academic partnerships to drive innovation [6] - Policymakers and funding bodies can utilize the insights to understand how research investments translate into real-world impacts [6]