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Wright State University
#217 in Universities
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Dayton, OH
Wright State University ranks 217th among the 243 universities in the Cure Innovation Index, located in Dayton, Ohio. Research capabilities represent its strongest domain, though its standing there still falls in the lower portion of the field. Market translation and entrepreneurial readiness both rank near the bottom of the cohort, with the latter among the lowest of all universities assessed. The university's profile leans toward discovery-oriented activity. Dayton's proximity to federal research facilities and its aerospace legacy give Wright State a regional setting shaped by applied science.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
Wright State University ranked below average for Research Capabilities, a measure of the foundational infrastructure and resources that enable an institution to conduct high-quality, innovative science. Out of the factors in this category, Wright State University fared best in Cutting Edge Science.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
Wright State University ranked below average for Entrepreneurial Readiness, a measure of whether the institution has built a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and whether faculty are engaged in and incentivized toward commercial activity. Out of the factors in this category, Wright State University fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
Wright State University ranked below average for Market Translation, a measure of how effectively a research institution moves scientific discovery out of the lab and into real-world clinical and commercial applications. Out of the factors in this category, Wright State University fared best in Industry Connections.
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Cure Innovation Index Methodology
From a pool of more than 6,000 institutions, the top 303 were ranked using two dozen indicators — from scientific foundation and lab infrastructure to patents, products, and partnerships — drawn from more than a dozen federal and commercial databases, an original audit of all institutions, and surveys of more than 3,300+ scientists, industry leaders, and biomedical experts.
Insights From the Cure Innovation Index
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Innovation isn't a single moment — it's an entire ecosystem. The Index evaluates institutions across two dozen indicators, grouped in three core domains that reveal the full picture of what it takes to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact.
