PPP decline

BioCentury’s sixth annual analysis of public-private partnerships (PPPs) shows the lowest number of new alliances in 2016 since tracking began. The decline is a stark contrast to the enthusiasm of 2012, suggesting partners are becoming more selective about how best to bridge academia and industry.

While the data show little change among the top companies, almost all of the top academic institutions increased their activity in 2016 over the year before. ...