### Question
Can you define what host institution means?


### Answer
**Host institution** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 5901*:

> an existing entity that is located in the region that is—


(A) a university or other institution of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-RESEARCH > SUBCHAPTER VI-ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION**

