You know if you set up research based institutes that actively encourage spin offs based upon the knowledge generated and gained inside their walls. Then, this

You know if you set up research based institutes that actively encourage spin offs based upon the knowledge generated and gained inside their walls. Then, this problem won't exist. For example, if I start a company/business the school will help me out with resources and in return take some amount of equity. Thus, what happens is that you have a VC-esque institution that remains true to the objectives of a university; learning.