To stay at the forefront of the global economy it is essential to develop and sustain businesses that are relevant and viable. Researchers associated with Conrad are devoted to forward-thinking work on innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization.
In the past five years, faculty have received more than $3 million in research funding from government agencies and industry collaborations.
Research focuses on:
The Entrepreneurial University
High Technology Clusters
Evaluation, Financing, and Valuation of Technology and New Ventures
Innovation, Productivity and Performance
Internationalization of Technology-based Ventures









