Tom Snyder: Why UNC System should ditch the ‘tollbooth’ mindset for statewide innovation

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Very thought-provoking article by Tom Snyder, which speaks to the major opportunity in North Carolina to shift from a “tollbooth” model of university IP licensing to a true “launchpad” for statewide innovation. Founder-friendly policies across the UNC System could unlock more startups, more jobs, and more investment—especially in regions that have historically been left out. NCInnovation’s work shows how every campus can become a driver of economic growth.

https://www.wral.com/business/technology/north-carolina-economic-development-unc-system-ip-policies-startup-job-creation-november-2025