The University of Oregon has a rich legacy of innovation stretching back to the university's founding in 1876 and the emergence of Nike in the 1960s. Today, research-based spinouts in fields ranging from education to materials science are bringing new solutions to our ever-changing world.
UO's Innovation Initiative fosters a community of partners and serves as a hub of resources and activities. The Innovation Initiative bolsters research commercialization, enhances entrepreneurship, and propels the work of UO students, faculty, and staff into the world while fostering a community of partners and serving as a hub of resources and activities.
Support innovation throughout the University of Oregon by giving during Ducks Give.
Cornog Family Challenge
The Cornog family has pledged $500,000 to support the UO’s Innovation, Commercialization, and Economic Development Fund. This fund will support a campus-wide network for innovation and economic development activities. These initiatives will involve many different disciplines across campus, and the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact will play a key role.
The Cornogs’ exciting, two-in-one challenge calls for donors to support this specific fund, as well as the entire university. Once 25 gifts have been made to the fund, the first $100,000 will be unlocked. And, when the total number of donations for giving day—across all areas—reaches a total of 1,876, the remaining $400,000 will be unlocked.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OR | 23 |
| 2 | TX | 5 |
| 3 | CA | 2 |
