The Impact of Regional Partners on University/Industry Partnerships and Economic Development
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Join representatives from North Carolina to learn how to develop and leverage relationships to grow your region and industry- academic partnership opportunities.
Hear case studies about how the Triangle Region, in partnership with NC State and other academic institutions, helped land companies like Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, VinFast, Wolfspeed and Believer Meats.
Our presenters will focus on leveraging the strengths of your organization to build robust relationships that impact your communities. Learn more.
Ashley Cagle, Vice President Economic Development, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Ryan Combs, Executive Director, Research Triangle Regional Partnership
Keisha Demps, Interim Director of Partnerships, NC State University
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Resources & Announcements | |
Federation of American Scientists & AURP Release New Report on Research Parks & Place-Based Investments | |
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These initiatives, according to a new report from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and AURP, will help seed new "areas of innovation" and bolster existing ones. Science and Tech Parks can be "a critical node" of the innovation ecosystems these programs are seeking to promote.
The new report, Megatrend for U.S. Science, Tech Parks, and Clusters of Innovation: Diversifying Anchor Institutions, Creating Regional Partnerships and Exploring New Geographies, is authored by the FAS's Melissa Roberts Chapman and Ryan Buscaglia and AURP's Brian Darmody.
Read more in the AURP Blog!
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The NSF has announced a $5 million novel entrepreneurial training and mentoring program for academic researchers. This new program will arm early-stage entrepreneurs with the information and confidence they need to launch a startup to commercialize their technology. This entrepreneurial training aligns with the goals of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and aims to accelerate the translation of research and increase the successful commercialization of key technology areas. Read more. | |
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The University of South Florida (home to the USF Research Park) is leading an effort to win U.S. EDA designation of the Tampa Bay region as a Cybersecurity and Technology Innovation Hub. With USF as the lead applicant, the Greater Tampa Bay Regional Technology Hub Consortium has applied to become one of 20 designated tech hubs across the U.S. that will receive approximately $15 million in funding from EDA to accelerate the development of its future tech hub. The consortium represents 45 partner organizations from Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties. Read more. | |  |
NC State's Centennial Campus is now home to Reds and Whites, a public art display by world-renowned artist Larry Bell. The piece, commissioned by the Centennial Campus Public Art Committee, was recently installed at the bottom of The Oval, adjacent to Hunt Library. Construction on the surrounding plaza is expected to be complete later this fall. Reds and Whites is the first piece of public art on Centennial Campus. It consists of large, sculptural glass cubes and triangles and will be surrounded by a plaza with seating and trees. Read more. | | |
Sage Glass's Peter Worstall and Saint Gobain's Jennifer Vorberger visited AURP's DC Headquarters with Brian Darmody last month to discuss enhanced partnering opportunities to benefit the AURP community. | |
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With AURP's new Clean Energy and Building Resiliency Caucus, discussions centered on the many avenues to advance sustainability in building efficiencies, plus partnerships in the space and bio industries. Saint Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Sage Glass is one of the key brands within Saint Gobain. | |
AURP BIO Health Caucus co-chair Rich Bendis (and BioHealth Innovation CEO); Amy Adams (AURP Board Member and Executive Director, Institute for Biohealth Innovation, George Mason University); Children's National Innovation Campus's Kolaleh Eskandanian; Astra Zeneca's Lucy Alexander (an AURP sponsor), and AURP's Brian Darmody all are serving on the organizing committee for the 9th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum, September 19-20, 2023, at US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD. Learn more. | | |
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was recently named one of 16 finalists in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) competition. If selected for the award, UTEP and partnering organizations could receive up to $160 million over 10 years. In its NSF Engines application, UTEP proposed a regional hub for advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing known as the Paso del Norte Innovation for Defense and Aerospace Engine. Read more. | | | |
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AURP, the The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) and Ancora presented at SSTI’s 2023 Annual Conference in Atlanta (Sept. 6-8).
AURP's Brian Darmody, TUFF's Kevin Byrne and Ancora's Ursula Powidzki led a panel discussion on new federal incentives to build communities of innovation; historical planning precedents in Atlanta helping fuel the building of one of the nation’s most dynamic tech hubs; and challenges and opportunities in funding new tech hubs in New England.
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The SSTI conference drew economic development practitioners from across the country for two and half days of intensive discussion and networking. Learn more. | | |
Check out special, updated content on all things research parks, innovation districts, tech hubs, innovation-based economic development and more at our AURP Blog! | |
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AURP's on-demand “Communities of Innovation 101 Education Series” (COI 101) provides ongoing professional development and education - on your schedule. | |
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COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION 101
Learn from Peers & Experts
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Onboarding new team members
- Pertinent board discussions
- Your own professional development
This 101 series is geared to support an understanding the fundamentals of university-based research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs. Learn more.
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity, including:
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Executive Director – Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology, Montgomery College (MD)
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Vice President, Research and Technology Park Operations – Innovation Saskatchewan
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Program Manager, Business Incubator – Pima Community College
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Knowledge Community Director (Philadelphia, PA) – Wexford Science & Technology
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Marketing Specialist (Baltimore, MD) – Wexford Science & Technology
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Business Administrator (AE) – Wake Forest University School of Medicine for Gerontology/Geriatric Medicine Research Support
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Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation/URI Libraries – University of Rhode Island
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Vice President for Research & Economic Development – University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
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Program Manager & Lab Manager Positions for Southern Research – University of Alabama-Birmingham
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Vice President for Research & Economic Development – University of North Dakota
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Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer – UC Davis Aggie Square
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Chief Economic Development Officer – Carnegie Mellon 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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