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at AURP’s 2022 International Conference


Share your knowledge, expertise and experience with innovation leaders from around the world at AURP's 2022 International Conference.

Our theme - “GLOBAL INNOVATION AT SCALE: ROBUST STRATEGY. DELIVERING IMPACT.” - will provide innovative ideas for professionals involved with high tech economic development - both new to the field and with more experience.
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#AURP Member & Industry News
University City Science Center has named Timnit Abraha as Vice President, Real Estate. Abraha joins the organization following the retirement of its long-time Senior Vice President of Real Estate Curt Hess.
Hess’ achievements during his 19-year career at the Science Center include the joint venture with Wexford Science & Technology in 2015, which resulted in the subsequent expansion of the campus and rebrand to uCity Square. For the last three years, Abraha has served as Director, Harvard University Real Estate. Read more.
AURP CEO Brian Darmody will be the featured presenter on a live webinar (March 24, 1:00pm ET), hosted by Tech Transfer Central, on "Capitalizing on Federal Funding Opportunities to Build Communities of Innovation Around Universities." Brian will talk about how the new funding landscape can be leveraged to build public/private research partnerships around university campuses and expand their innovation ecosystems. AURP members are eligible to receive a special $50 discount using this code (AURP50) when registering. Learn more and register to attend.
The Prince George’s County (MD) Economic Development Corporation (EDC) earlier this month celebrated the launch of the Prince George’s County Tech Council (PGCTC). The event, attended by AURP CEO Brian Darmody, included a focus on PG County's already robust set of assets including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the University of Maryland and its Discovery District, plus IonQ, which received the AURP Innovation Award at AURP's 2021 International Conference at the University of Utah Research Park. Learn more.
US EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge update: EDA last February provided comprehensive technical assistance to Build Back Better Regional Challenge finalists as they prepared for their Phase 2 applications (with its deadline having closed this past Tuesday, Mar. 15). The information shared at the February technical assistance training can be helpful to any community working to transform their regional economy, create jobs or develop inclusive economic development strategies for growth. Learn more.
Send Us Your Economic Impact Reports!

Research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs are strong economic, job-creating engines and contribute to economic development of 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.

We're ready to include your impact report on our website! Learn more.
SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM TO A GLOBAL STAGE 

Deadline: May 6, 2022 

Submit your proposal to host AURP’s 2023 International Conference!

As an AURP International Conference host, you’ll gain international recognition for your research community and help shape content for the conference.


Host Proposal deadline: May 6, 2022.
Send your proposal to Vickie Palmer at vickiepalmer@aurp.net. 
AURP Membership: Are you exploring how your region
can become a technology hub?
AURP U.S. Membership Map (as of March 2022)
Connect with your peer regional tech hubs by becoming a Member of AURP. Our AURP Members gain access to a global network of the brightest minds in regional technology communities to forge the long-term relationships that define AURP’s membership through connections. Learn more via our new brochure!

Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity, including:

  • Associate VP for Research and Executive Director, ODU Research Foundation
  • Director, PR & Communications, Cincinnati Innovation District (University of Cincinnati)
  • Executive Director, BioBAT, Brooklyn, NY
  • Vice President of Research, University of Minnesota
  • Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, University System of MD
  • Vice President for Research, Chapman University
  • Director of Licensing, NUtech Ventures, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Executive Director, Western Research Parks, Western University
SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!

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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