Dallas-Fort Worth has all the right ingredients to be a national powerhouse for innovation—from a robust economy, world-class research universities to a diverse, dynamic workforce—yet an SMU-led study found the region isn't fully realizing that potential. The study, published in IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, found that DFW's innovation productivity is lower than expected based on its assets and strengths. The metroplex was one of 65 U.S. regions measured in patent activity after adjusting for income, education, unemployment, and startup activity.
