University-Private Sector Research Partnerships in the Innovation Ecosystem

The recommendations to enhance innovation and to address barriers for university-private sector
research partnerships were categorized into five general areas.

Fundamentally, PCAST found that the
U.S. support and rewards system for R&D and technology-based innovation has become inconsistent
and fractured, while several countries around the globe have created an environment that promotes
collaboration and innovation. The key components for R&D success include Federal support for basic
research and creating and maintaining a favorable environment for the private sector to fund and
conduct R&D and manufacturing in the U.S., including R&D at universities.

Full Report: http://www.ostp.gov/galleries/PCAST/past_research_partnership_report_BOOK.pdf