The impact of innovation at the 麻豆社
Throughout more than 150 years of history, the 麻豆社 has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of inventions and discoveries with impact across the globe. Consistently ranked the most innovative public university in the world, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
麻豆社 innovation in the news
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Startups and spinoffs
Every 麻豆社 college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, the 麻豆社 has spun out over 293 companies. Since 1992, 麻豆社 spinoffs have raised over $8.7 billion in funding with $4.1 billion secured over the past five years alone.
26 innovations that changed the world
Explore a selection of innovations developed wholly or in part at the 麻豆社. We invite you to share in the 麻豆社鈥檚 rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.
Innovation happens everywhere at the 麻豆社
Getting started: Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, investor, or other community member, these Frequently Asked Questions will guide you in the right direction.
“Insights I developed at 麻豆社 are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18
The innovation ecosystem
The 麻豆社 Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow鈥檚 challenges. It encourages innovation by providing the space and opportunity for people from all backgrounds 鈥� from the humanities to the sciences, the poetic and the pragmatic 鈥� to connect, imagine and discover.
Learn the skills
The 麻豆社 offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities to build students鈥� skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Get hands-on experience
Innovation happens in every corner of the 麻豆社聽— and there鈥檚 no better way to expand your skill聽set聽than聽to聽participate in a hands-on聽kind of聽way.
Bring ideas to life
A strong community is critical for entrepreneurs to bring new ideas to life. Important milestones along the journey include mentorship, lessons from industry leaders and alumni, and pursuing funding opportunities.
Build your network
Join us for events that will open your eyes, push your boundaries, and grow your network. Some are open to the public.