Building the AI-Forward Research University
September 21, 2026

Building the AI-Forward Research University

Universities do not need to match industry's scale to be key players in the AI agenda.

How Universities Can Lead AI Research

"The AI race is increasingly industry-led. Universities, however, can still shape its direction through distinctive science, shared infrastructure, stronger partnerships, and world-class research talent."

Urban Impact Advisors Senior Consultant Daniel Goetzel co-authored this report with BCG's Tejus Kothari, Bob Wu, and J.R. Sullivan.

Read the full report at BCG →

https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/how-universities-lead-ai-research

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