New report examines the transformative role of the Eindhoven University of Technology in delivering innovation and impact.
A “4th generation university” is an emerging concept that champions an integrated approach to education, research and innovation, with a strong focus on societal impact and regional development. The idea is that these global universities embrace local innovation with the aim of tackling societal challenges and driving regional economic growth.
The analyses in the new reportTowards the 4th generation university: The transformative role of TU/e in delivering innovation and impact in the Eindhoven region(opens in new tab/window)sheds light on the concept of 4th generation universities and how they can support and drive local innovation.
Elsevier and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)(opens in new tab/window) partnered to produce the report, analyzing the university’s influence on its local community, notably within the Brainport region(opens in new tab/window). The study delves into how TU/e engages in European-funded research initiatives in partnership with regional multinational corporations such as ASML(opens in new tab/window), NXP(opens in new tab/window) and Philips(opens in new tab/window). It also explores collaborations with emerging start-ups and scale-ups like Smart Photonics. also explores collaborations with emerging start-ups and scale-ups like Smart Photonics.
Towards the 4th generation university: a collaboration between Elsevier and TU Eindhoven