[sideshowb]

This puts a lot of importance on a hybrid non-profit/for profit structure, yet many universities have this already. I agree there is a gap in innovation to be filled but I'm guessing this org would do well to study why university hybrid structures don't deliver that already.

[TeMPOraL]

I'd blame the other hybrid structure - being a hybrid research/education facility :).

My current belief[0] is that most of the financial waste we observe in universities - the deep layers of middle-level administration, the expensive sports facilities, etc. - all have to do with attracting and managing students. Eliminate that requirement, and a big money sink goes away.

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[0] - Though low-confidence, as I haven't studied this issue in depth.

[sideshowb]

True, but also a big money earner goes away. The question is which one was bigger!