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#AURP Upcoming Events

"Economic Assessment: Preparing to Share Your Impact"

Wed., May 3rd, 2:00pm ET

Knowing the impact of your Park or District is important.
Sharing the economic and societal impact of your community of innovation is critical.

Kicking off this special webinar series, join in as we discuss pertinent metrics and data to utilize the Power of your Park or District to your great potential. This webinar series leads up to the return of the AURP Building Communities Week (August 21-25) where we encourage you to invite your congressional leaders to your park/district. Templates and talking points will be provided to put you in the best light!


Our Speakers:
Ariella Lukach
Stiletto Consulting
Laura Appenzeller
University of Illinois Research Park
Laura Bleill
University of Illinois Research Park
AURP 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE  PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
Take the Mic at AURP's 2023 International Conference!

Submit Your Presentation Proposal
Submissions Due: April 28, 2023

Share your knowledge, expertise and experience with innovation leaders from around the world at AURP's 2023 International Conference (AURPIC2023) hosted by the the University of Delaware STAR Campus.


Our theme - “INNOVATION REVOLUTION: The Power of People, Places and Purpose” - is designed to generate dynamic ideas for professionals in high-tech economic development - both for those new to the field and with more experience.

Our host, STAR Campus at the University of Delaware will share their inspiring story. Like the symbolic Phoenix rising from the ashes, this sector, marred by defunct industrial warehouses, has evolved into a thriving commercial region, a driving force for R&D, changing lives through economic and innovation discoveries. 

In Delaware, prepare to experience the power of inclusive leadership, place and people through hands-on engagement with STAR Campus community and partners.

Discover the renaissance of this community from Chrysler automotive plant to innovation powerhouse, impacting and driving a region to economic and innovation prosperity.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • April 28: Submissions Due
  • June 2: Notification of Acceptance
  • Sept. 22: Final Presentations Due for Review/Confirmation
AURP 2023 BIO HEALTH CAUCUS, JUNE 4-5, BOSTON
REGISTER NOW AND GET OUR EARLY BIRD RATES BY MAY 15TH!
At AURP's 2023 BIO Health Caucus (June 4-5, Boston), learn how NIH stimulates regional innovation through their national network of academic entrepreneurship hubs and $1.2 billion in small business investments from America’s Seed Fund. Hear how Maryland links its local federal labs, including NIH and FDA, to the state’s growing bio ecosystem through tools such as the Maryland Life Science Advisory Board and Maryland Innovation Initiative.

Our presenters:

• Matt McMahon, Director, NIH SEED Office
• Ulyana Desiderio, Director, Life Sciences, Maryland Department of Commerce
• Arti Santhanam, Executive Director, Maryland Innovation Initiative, TEDCO
Advance Your Learning Curve and Learn from Your Peers with the Communities Of Innovation 101 Video Series
AURP's on-demand “Communities of Innovation 101 Education Series” (COI 101) provides ongoing professional development and education - on your schedule - geared to helping professionals start and grow university-based research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs. Designed to support you through onboarding challenges and to get you on your feet to building your own community of innovation. Learn more. (See sample series below.)
Resources & Announcements
It's budget season and that time of year for most AURP members to evaluate their salary and compensation packages! Our 2023 Compensation Survey empowers you to be competitive with compensation arrangements for your leadership team. The Survey should take 3-5 minutes to complete. Your input is confidential and invaluable to all AURP members. Please participate in this year's Salary Survey by Friday, April 28th. Take the Survey.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has released an expanded fact sheet for its Tech Hubs program. The EDA's new fact sheet is designed to help those interested in applying for the upcoming Tech Hubs funding opportunity, outlining applicant eligibility requirements, timelines and other program details. Read more.
#AURP Member & Industry News
AURP's Brian Darmody attended the Federal Lab Consortium’s (FLC) National Meeting in Cleveland, bringing together training, education and networking opportunities to facilitate lab-to-market efforts to increase federal tech transfer. Several AURP member federal labs and research parks were present including Sandia National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, LSU Innovation Park, Georgia Tech, and TEDCO (MD). Moderating "Creating Communities of Innovation From Federal Laboratories", Brian Darmody's panel included presentations by (in photo, l-r) Kirsten Rieth, RTI, Strategy and Innovation; Mikaela McShane, NASA Technology Transfer Expansion; and Rita Doerr, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center.
Port San Antonio recently approved an agreement with Trammell Crow Company to conduct pre-development work for a state-of-the-art office tower at the main entrance to the 1,900-acre technology campus. The planned tower will be a marquee centerpiece for the region's growing profile in advanced technologies. The building's ultimate size and expected construction cost will be determined as pre-development work is completed in the coming months. Read more.
Eli Lilly and Company last Monday broke ground on the company’s two new manufacturing facilities at the LEAP (Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace) Innovation and Research District (located in Lebanon, IN between Purdue University and Indianapolis). This move boosts Lilly's overall plans to invest more than $3.7 billion and add roughly 700 new jobs in Lebanon, while representing the largest manufacturing investment at a single location in the company’s history. Read more.
The University of Illinois recently approved the design of the new Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) headquarters, planned as an anchor for a new innovation district in Chicago’s newest neighborhood. Located on a 1-acre site in The 78, an innovation district on the Chicago River, DPI’s headquarters will feature more than 200,000 square feet of office, classroom, lab and event space for DPI and its education and industry partners. Groundbreaking is expected in spring 2024. Read more.
The Maryland Department of Commerce (an AURP Annual Sponsor) last week hosted a trade investment summit in Baltimore with the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Discussion included presentations by: the Netherlands on its research parks and life sciences sectors; Baltimore-based Under Armour on its EU headquarters in Amsterdam; and on the upcoming AURP Bio Health Caucus meeting in Boston, June 4-5 (held in conjunction with the 2023 BIO International Convention).  
AURP CEO Vickie Palmer and CSO Brian Darmody attended HBCU Engage | UIDP Spring Conference in Nashville. AURP members and friends, Kevin Byrne, The University Financing Foundation, David Tyndall, Collaborative Real Estate, Kevin Sullivan, Shaw University, Freddie Willis, Jr., Harris-Stowe State University, and Raymond Trapp, Research Triangle Park, addressed the group on new models of university-engagement and place making reshaping university-corporate partnerships in building innovation districts. Attending this UIDP event supported AURP's goal of growing and diversifying our member-partner base and providing opportunities to attend AURP events through the Regional Partnership Development Program.
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Economic & Social Impact Reports

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 2022 Annual Report of the University of New Orleans (UNO) Research and Technology Foundation located at The Beach at UNO!

We're ready to include your impact report on our website! Learn more.

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

  • Associate Vice President for Research and Faculty Development – North Dakota State University
  • Research Finance Program Director – Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Executive Director Innovation HUB Network (9580) – University of Texas at San Antonio, Economic Development Unit
  • Director of Innovation and Economic Development – North Dakota State University
  • Vice President for Research – Kennesaw State University
  • Director of Entrepreneurship – EnterpriseWorks/UIUC Research Park – University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
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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