Аннотация:In an effort to become more competitive globally, Russian universities are attempting to reinvent themselves as new hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship. In this report, we take a closer look at what needs to be done to complete the transformation of the Russian university system.
Based on the real-world experience of Russian educational institutions that are at the forefront of the University 3.0 trend, the report analyzes some of the specific changes that need to be made – such as the introduction of a formal technology transfer office within each university – to encourage more partnerships between business and academia.
Yet, it’s clear that the ability to unlock all of the remarkable intellectual property (IP) within Russian academic institutions and encourage young Russian millennials to launch new startups could have important implications for the future growth of the nation’s economy. The University 3.0 model could be the key to diversifying the economy away from oil and gas, and creating entirely new (and futuristic) industries in fields ranging from robotics to 3D printing. Rather than just supporting and complementing business, universities could become the new engine of innovation driving Russia’s technological development.