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There's still time to register for our I2RP at MSU Research Foundation (May 8-9). REGISTER TODAY!
Recipient of EDA’s Tech Hubs Strategy Development Award funding for the Materials Advancement and Research Solutions (MARS) Tech Hubs project, the MSU Research Foundation drives discovery, innovation, and connection at MSU and beyond. Get a first-hand look at th dynamic set of research parks and programs fueling tech transfer and commercialization of IP created by its faculty, staff and students.
Learn more: AGENDA
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San Diego remains the hotbed of life science activity with AURP's Bio Health Caucus (June 2-3), just prior to the BIO International Convention!
Dialogue and conversations focus on vital need of bio financing and incuba-tion, international research delegations, the role of bio manufacturing, plus hear from U.S. EDA bio hub finalists and NSF Engines winners.
Experience San Diego as the beautiful center of international bio research and technology partnerships.
Learn more. Register Today!
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Elizabeth: "At the Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships and innovative initiatives that drive prosperity. Aligned with OSU's land-grant commitment to teaching, research, and extension, we reimagine possibilities to establish cutting-edge facilities like an Advanced Analytics Center housing a supercomputer supported by an NSF grant and our One Health biorepository and sequencing facility, within our Innovation Park. Additionally, initiatives like the OSU Student Farm, Botanic Garden, and Innovation Park infrastructure enhance community welfare and attract partners, while facilitating K-12 STEM education opportunities." | |
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AURP: "Thank you Elizabeth – we're delighted to have you and your team as members of our AURP Community of Innovation!" | |
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AURP recognized as Stage One Awardee in U.S. SBA 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) this week announced AURP as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).
AURP will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its impactful and inclusive approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business research and development (R&D) from ideas to the market.
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“AURP’s award winning model ‘RAIN’ (Rural Autonomous Innovation Network) will leverage our existing university members (our ecosystem partners - The RAIN Makers), plus supporting firms in rural EPSCOR states and rural areas," said Vickie Palmer, CEO of AURP. "Through AURP’s Air & Space Caucus, RAIN will support rural entrepreneurship programs on autonomous vehicles and robotics, both in land and sky, among our AURP members to help overcome the barriers small tech businesses in rural areas confront.”
By fostering connections between entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, philanthropies, corporations, investors and other shared resources, GAFC 2024 catalyzes strategic ecosystem partnerships to build community and organizational capacity for the successful launch, growth and scale of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-based entrepreneurs. Read more.
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AURP Wasn’t Eclipsed at the Federal Lab Consortium
The morning of Monday, April 8 dawned cloudy in Dallas for the FLC National eeting, but shortly after noon the clouds parted giving attendees a spectacular view of the full eclipse of the sun. AURP members and sponsors were well represented at the 50th anniversary of the FLC and its work connecting federal labs with academia and industry, such as AURP
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member parks including Sandia Science & Technology Park, Idaho National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
AURP Chief Strategy Officer Brian Darmody led a panel with Ian Ryu of Fed Tech discussing the role of federal labs in building communities of innovation. AURP member Glen Gardner hosted a session for career development strategies for tech transfer professionals. The National Advisory Council for the FLC was introduced, which included AURP Past President Jackie Kerby Moore and AURP Annual Sponsor Astra Zeneca’s Gayatri Varma.
Andrew Maas, LSU AVP for Research who oversees the LSU Innovation Park, and incoming leader of the AUTM board was present plus Stephen Susalka, CEO for AUTM, who will be speaking on the importance of intellectual property at AURP's BIO Health Caucus, June 2-3, 2024, at Westin in San Diego, in conjunction with BIO.
Learn more and register for AURP's BIO Health Caucus (San Diego).
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New Funding Opportunity Seeks to invest in Additional NSF Regional Innovation Engines
The NSF Engines program aims to add additional regions to the 10 inaugural awardees announced earlier this year, expanding innovation potential across the U.S.
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Congratulations on Your Next Adventure!
Research Triangle Park veteran Linda Hall has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with NCInnovation, a nonprofit organization that helps turn North Carolina’s university research breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions. Hall will be responsible for finance and accounting practices and performance, financial reporting and grant management, corporate development functions, and relationships with third-party investment manager. Read more.
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SHOWCASE YOUR
COMMUNITY WITH OUR
GLOBAL STAGE
2025, 2026, or 2027 Conference Host Proposals
AURP is seeking proposals for members to host AURP’s 2025, 2026 or 2027 International Conferences.
As an AURP Conference host, you’ll gain international recognition for your research community and help shape content for the conference. Inspire your stakeholders and university by uniting with our network thoughtleaders.
Contact Vickie Palmer with any questions.
Host Proposal Deadline: May 31
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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
IN INNOVATION
Shout it from the rooftops! Make that the AURP stage in Arkansas, sharing the substantial achievements within your community for the AURP 28th Annual Award of Excellence in Innovation.
The submission process is simple. The lasting recognition enduring!
Nominations Deadline: June 7
Recognition categories:
- Outstanding Park / District
- Emerging Park / District
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Career Achievement
- Rising Star: A New Generation of Leadership
Learn more & submit your nomination
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Gregory Herlong, VP and Market Executive with Baltimore-based Wexford Science & Technology, joined a panel at BisNow’s Mid-Atlantic Life Sciences & Biotech Summit to discuss Baltimore's ecosystem and Wexford’s new project at the UM BioPark, 4MLK, opening October 2024. |
Last week, AURP CEO Vickie Palmer toured toured UM BioPark with a hard-hat walk-through of the MLK4 building. Vickie noted this Wexford project with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (both AURP members), "will transform this community providing a central site for the neighborhoods, university and industry leaders to connect." |
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A highlight of the visit was visiting with Jane Shaab, UM BioPark Executive Director, Associate Vice President, Economic Development (and AURP 2023 Career Achievement Award recipient and Mary Morris, Baltimore Fund, University of Maryland, Baltimore (photo left).
Thank you to our special AURP members!
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Case Western Reserve University has redeveloped the former BioEnterprise Inc. building in University Circle into a new startup incubator for early-stage businesses in the biotech, health tech and engineering fields, according to ClevelandInno. The incubator is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, the public-private initiative that aims to invest in the city's health care, research and education institutions focusing on virus and pathogen innovation. Read more. | |
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The University of Illinois Research Park is now home to a new center for growth-stage life sciences startups. The Park held a celebration and ribbon cutting earlier this month, marking the opening of LabWorks and its first tenant, a graduate from the EnterpriseWorks incubator. LabWorks offers turn-key wet lab and office suites for growth-stage startup companies in the Research Park, enabling startups to establish roots and continue growing in the Champaign-Urbana community. Read more. | |
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The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina commissioned HR&A Advisors (HR&A) to conduct a 2023 Economic Impact study to assess the economic and fiscal impacts of existing operations of Research Triangle Park (RTP) on its home counties (Durham County and Wake County) and the state of North Carolina. The study cites plans that "will shape how companies reimagine their campuses, enhance R&D efforts, meet new workforce demands and create inviting communities." Read more. | | |
In a move to accelerate physical, digital and sustainable manufacturing efforts across Indiana, Purdue University’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) will establish a presence in Indianapolis at 16 Tech Innovation District, the city’s destination for innovation and entrepreneurship. MMRL will locate in 16 Tech’s Machyne makerspace, the region’s leading makerspace for prototyping. MMRL collaborates with industries and foundations, accelerates tech commercialization in manufacturing, and attracts top talent. Read more. | | |
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AURP MEMBER MAP
Where does your community of innovation lie in relation to other AURP Members?
Check out our handy interactive map to connect with institutional members throughout the globe. AURP members are the foundation of our association and represent a range of innovation districts, parks, and research organizations!
Learn more.
#buildingtheAURPnetwork
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AURP MEMBER BADGE
Add to your website, signature or materials.
Be a show off! Flash that network pride!
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Research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs are strong economic, job-creating engines and contribute to economic development in local communities, regions, states and nations.
Our AURP website features current impact studies that illustrate the dynamic impact of university research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs.
Take a look at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Research Park at Cherokee Farm 2023 Annual Report!
We're ready to include your impact report on our website! Learn more.
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your
next career opportunity, including:
- Assistant Director of Innovation Hub (Real Estate) – University of Illinois-Chicago
- President and Chief Executive Officer – Cherokee Farm Development Corporation (Knoxville, TN
- President and Chief Executive Officer – Cherokee Farm Development Corporation
- President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Nexus Louisiana
- Executive Director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine – Louisiana State University
- Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity – Wake Forest University
- Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy – University of Utah
- Assistant Vice Chancellor, Partnerships – North Carolina State University
- Director of Churchill Technology & Business Park – Jefferson (LA) Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)
- Project Manager: Economic Development – Waymaker Group
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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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