The Trend Toward Outsourcing Innovation

The video discusses the evolution of innovation systems in the U.S., highlighting the shift from government and corporate labs to a networked system involving startups, university labs, and government funding. It emphasizes the decline of corporate labs and the rise of outsourcing innovation. The Department of Energy labs, despite their controversial reputation, play a crucial role in the current innovation landscape by providing resources and facilitating collaboration with private firms.

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