In an article at Boston.com, Business Update credits universities with the ability to promote Massachusetts as the most patents per higher education institution. It doubles the next state. Boston also hosts more start up companies created by university research. Read more about Boston's accomplishments here.
The Front End of Innovation conference also takes place in Boston. It will take place May 3-5 at the Boston World Trade Center. In addition to universities being a huge source of innovation and ideas, do you find that conferences can prove to be an innovation epicenter too?