Our mission is to encourage, facilitate and promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and partnerships that will enhance the quality and impact of research and teaching at Princeton University. We aim to enhance and support humanity through a well integrated and nurtured innovation ecosystem that serves to improve the quality of life for all.
Vision and Goals
The Office of Innovation will facilitate, cultivate, and elevate the innovation activities at Princeton, and raise the external profile of our innovation-related activities to attract and retain external partners. We:
- Support excellence in innovation equivalent to our world-renowned reputation in teaching and fundamental research
- Promote the inclusion of innovation and entrepreneurship as integral parts of the academic environment
- Enable Princeton to become a model for inclusive innovation with a focus on societal impact
- Help Princeton play a leadership role in the economic development of our region
- Cultivate and coordinate the Princeton University innovation ecosystem, supporting collaboration, partnerships, and entrepreneurship for all members of our community
- Assist faculty and researchers to translate their work into commercial or non-profit ventures by providing training and support.
- Expand external partnerships by making the University more welcoming and inviting
- Raise awareness and success of the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship activities and signal to partners our openness via greater communication.