Page 26.1211.21partnership involving Georgia Tech and Emory University. In 2012, U.S. News & World Reportranked the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs second in the nation inbiomedical engineering. Finally, research leaders who purposely cultivate relationships between universities andgovernment entities may realize more innovation success. Partnerships with government officialsresponsible for writing funding solicitations may inform the direction of solicitations andincrease chances of winning the funding. University and industry leaders can alert governmentofficials of the most pressing needs for research, beyond selfish political lobbying. Researchleaders can also benefit from fostering a university‒government