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For this issue's "One Text With . . . ", we're thrilled to present Larry Paskaruk, Director of Smartpark Research & Technology Park at the University of Manitoba!
AURP: "Hi Larry! Hope winter in Winnipeg isn't too cold! What's a new project or development at Smartpark Research & Technology Park?"
Larry: "The Southwood Circle community is adjacent to the University of Manitoba. This community will grow and transform the University of Manitoba campus into a world-leading “UniverCity” where 65,000 people will live, work, study or play. It will be Manitoba’s first complete campus community and the largest residential mixed-use infill project ever embarked on in Winnipeg. Southwood Circle will be a city within a city, the second largest in Manitoba once fully built out, and one of the most sustainable cities on the planet."
AURP: "This is incredible - thank you for sharing this with us, Larry!"
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Resources & Announcements | |
AURP Members Gather for Charlie D'Agostino Memorial Service
A number of AURP Past Presidents gathered in Baton Rouge earlier this week to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlie D’Agostino, who passed away in December. Charlie, a distinguished and highly respected AURP Member and peer, served as Executive Director of the LSU Innovation Park for over three decades. He was Past President of AURP (2015-2016), and received many of AURP's top award recognition including the AURP Career Achievement Award (2018), Emerging Research Park Award (2013) and the inaugural Excalibur Award (2006). All of us with the AURP Community of Innovation are grateful for Charlie's life and dedication to his family and his work.
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REMINDER: Urgent Action Needed to Protect SBIR/STTR Companies from Government Imposition of March-In Rights
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Proposed Rule Would Impact University-Based Research Parks, Innovation Districts and Tech Hubs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) recent proposal to give federal agencies the right to “march in” under specific circumstances related to accessibility of federally funded inventions is "a stark departure from a long-standing interpretation of the Bayh-Dole Act," says AURP's Brian Darmody in a new AURP Blog post.
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More importantly, this policy change applies to ALL technologies funded by the federal government at universities and small businesses, including SBIR and STTR-funded companies using patents funded by government sources. This proposed move casts a long shadow over those trying to build communities of innovation in the U.S. and compete with countries such as China," Brian writes.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
READ the NIST interagency RFI (draft).
Send your public comments to NIST's proposal HERE by Feb. 6, 5:00pm ET.
Your comments should be brief (one or two sentences) but should include details on the possible deleterious impact of this rule on your operations or funding. (It is also recommended to send copies of your comments to your state's Congressional delegation.)
Read more in the AURP Blog.
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NSF Establishes 10 Inaugural Regional Innovation Engines Across the U.S.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced its first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines), selecting 10 teams across 18 states, with each NSF Engine to receive initially up to $15 million for two years. The NSF Engines program centers its investments in place-based research and development – focusing on science and technology leadership as the central driver for regional economic competitiveness. Read more.
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RFP Alert - Hillsborough County, FL | |
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Hillsborough County (FL) Seeks Master Developer for Land Surrounding Museum of Science and Industry Near the University of South Florida
The Board of Hillsborough County (FL) Commissioners has approved a Request for Proposal asking developers to submit their plans for the redevelopment of the 67-acre site surrounding the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), located near the University of South Florida (USF) campus. Hillsborough County is seeking creative and competitive proposals from experienced and qualified master developers with a track record of mixed urban projects. Submissions are due in late February 2024. The Board plans to select the top-ranked master developer in Summer 2024. Learn more.
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Ready to see and experience a real "game winning" lineup?
LIMITED SEATS still available!
At AURP Spring Training 2024, it's your golden ticket to join in on high-impact discussions with park and industry leaders who share their "glory days" of success & pitfalls along the way while working to start and grow their research parks and innovation districts.
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MODULE HIGHLIGHT
Research Parks and Emerging Global Competition:
Tech Hubs Drive Demand for Government Funding
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The heightened attention from national governments is prompting government leaders to leverage our innovation communities in order to expedite strategic competition in technology benchmarking. This shift is disrupting the traditional process of selecting research communities for government funding. Specifically, questions arise about how the US federal government is identifying and financing technology hubs with billions of dollars to enhance global competitiveness. Similarly, there is curiosity about Canada's approach to securing and sustaining its position as a significant technology player at both national and regional levels. Pull up a seat to discuss your strategies and learn from others. | |
Additional sessions during AURP's 2024 Spring Training Conference:
- Beyond Boundaries: AI Triumphs in Educational Innovation
- Capital Markets and Impact of the Office
- The Path To Building A Private Research Institute That Drives Economic Growth
- Harnessing University Data: A Catalyst for Economic and Workforce Development
- The Winners in U.S. Federal Funding: Storytime Case Studies from EDA Tech Hubs, NSF Engines and Other U.S. Place-Based Technology Programs
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#AURP Member & Industry News | |
Thomas (Tommy) Luginbill has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College. In this role, Luginbill will continue to advance the development of this innovative science and technology hub in collaboration with academic, corporate and government partners. Luginbill has a master’s in Entrepreneurship & Accounting from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business and a bachelor’s in Corporate Finance from the University of Delaware. Read more. | |  |
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) broke ground last month on construction for its Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), a cutting-edge facility that will expand CMU’s physical space for research, development and testing for robotics, including related fields such as AI and automation. Located just east of CMU’s existing facility within Mill 19 in the Hazelwood Green development in Pittsburgh, the RIC will add 150,000 square feet of research space for robots that will operate on land, in water, in the air and perhaps even beyond Earth. Read more. | | |
Jeff Hébert has been named the new CEO of HR&A Advisors. As a senior city and state leader, nonprofit executive and Partner at HR&A, Jeff has diverse experience spanning the civic, philanthropic and private sectors on issues of public policy, economic development and climate resilience. Jeff was named HR&A’s President in 2020, and has played a key role in HR&A’s growth since joining the company in 2019. He has supported the development of the firm’s largest business lines, including Broadband and Digital Equity, Inclusive Cities and Equitable Governance and Housing Affordability. Read more. | |
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Arizona State University (ASU), home to ASU Research Park, will be the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT. This collaborative effort introduces the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT Enterprise to ASU, empowering faculty and staff to explore the potential of generative AI to enhance teaching, learning and discovery, while also ensuring increased levels of privacy and security. Read more. | | |
Tiffany Wilson, President and CEO of the University City Science Center, published a column in Philadelphia magazine on "3 Ideas To Make Philly’s Life Sciences Boom Benefit All of Philadelphia." Wilson's 3 steps are: Building an Inclusive Economy Starts Early; Shoring Up the Life Sciences Talent Pipeline; and Creating a Culture of Homegrown Entrepreneurship. "While our life sciences industry is world-renowned, the relationship between that economy and local, homegrown talent is too distant," Wilson writes. Read more. | | | |
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Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach joins with longtime San Antonio community leader Eddie Aldrete in a new episode of Port San Antonio's Beyond the Bite podcast. Listen in as Jim and Eddie highlight many of San Antonio’s top innovators whose technologies are changing the world. Jim and Eddie also talk about the Port’s history as the site of the former Kelly Air Force Base – and its ongoing strategy of fostering a vibrant community creating vital career, educational and entrepreneurial pathways for people in the San Antonio region. Listen here. | |
COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION 101 SERIES | |
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Invest in you & your team's professional development
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Onboarding new team members
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OVERALL TOPIC AREAS:
- Start with COI LAUNCH POINT!
- Operating Your Park or District
- Next Steps: The Basic 5 Tenants of Park or District Planning
- Case Studies from the Experts
- Then, Meet the Leaders at our next AURP Annual Conference in 2024!
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MEET THE LEADER:
In-Person and Personal
| Shared by Jason Magid, Director, Healthcare Relationship Management, Nuveen: "the 2023 International Conference...exceeded all my expectations. Most notable to mention is the culture... Everybody was there to help each other and share information and experiences. There was a true high tide raises all boats vibe, people were open to ask and answer all types of questions. This will be just the beginning of my AURP journey and I so look forward to many more events in the future." | | |
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your
next career opportunity, including:
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Project Manager: Economic Development – Waymaker Group
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Vice President, Real Estate and Strategic Development – Shaw University (Raleigh, NC)
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Director of Business Services – KU Innovation Park (Lawrence, KS)
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Chief Operating Officer – The Research Foundation For SUNY (Albany)
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Vice Chancellor for Research – University of Kansas
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Vice Chancellor for Research – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)
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Vice President for Research and Creative Activity – Ohio University
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!
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Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities (including newly released Impact Reports) in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories and news to share with our greater AURP community. Email us today! | |
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