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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Welcome to Our New AURP Member! | |
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For this issue's "One Text With . . . ", we're happy to present Allison Madden, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary, USF Research Foundation!
AURP: "What's a cool, new research parks project you're working on?"
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Allison Madden: "We are enjoying the planning and execution of substantial wet-lab facilities needed to welcome virology, medical engineering, immunotherapy amongst other disciplined research teams to the USF Research Park. Additionally, we’ll host USF Campus Recreation facilities in our Park for the next 10 years, so we’re on a learning curve for athletic facilities that has been invigorating. Looking forward to the lively activation that the students bring."
AURP: "Awesome - thank you, Allison!"
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FROM THE MAIN STAGE
ADDING VALUE TO YOUR ECOSYSTEM:
THE CASE FOR STRATEGIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
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Talent is the currency of innovation, but sometimes Research Park professionals are stuck playing catch-up when it comes to ensuring the local talent pool matches the needs of Park tenants. Learn from Delaware experts, at all levels of the ecosystem, about the variety of workforce development models out there, what it’s like to stand something up from scratch, and best practices to follow when building sustainable and scalable talent pipelines. Learn more. | | | | |
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Cait Garozzo
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
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Claire King
School of Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University (invited)
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Resources & Announcements | |
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Total U.S. research expenditures in 2022 topped $91 billion – a 9.5% increase from 2021, according to this year’s AUTM Licensing Survey. AUTM notes this overall 2022 research spending number is the highest total reported in the survey’s 30-year history.
The survey also found the cumulative number of operational startups increased by 8% with 27% fewer startups going out of business in 2022 compared with 2021.
In addition, the survey results showed technologies developed by universities and research institutions were responsible for 850 new commercial products that became available to the public in 2022, an increase of nearly 7% from the previous year. Read more.
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AURP MEMBER BADGE
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#AURP Member & Industry News | |
Dr. Bianca Bailey, founder and CEO of Agriwater (a startup tenant company with the University of Illinois Research Park) was named the fourth annual recipient of the Cleantech Inclusion award. This award from the U.S. Bank Foundation and Evergreen Climate Innovations, supports female and minority entrepreneurs whose work benefits the environment. The award includes a $25,000 grant and one year of mentorship. Dr. Bailey started Agriwater in 2021 while completing her doctoratal program in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Illinois. Read more. | |  |
The Pittsburgh Innovation District comprises researchers, entrepreneurs and technologists and is home base for companies such as Plus One Robotics, UnderDog and Conduction. Technical.ly Pittsburgh reports the district is now adding Fujitsu, the Japanese communications technology company, as its first tenant in its new Avenu Workspaces location. Fujitsu has used the District’s Avenu Meyran co-working space since last year. Technical.ly notes the company’s goal is to “triple the size” of its local presence as it grows its team. Read more. | | |
UC Davis Aggie Square recently featured a dynamic photo spread (as of July 2023) of the project's construction progress. The photo spread includes pics of the start of the Multi-Use Residential building and the Building on the Square. Aggie Square is a planned innovation district on UC Davis’ Sacramento campus that includes research programs, private industry partners, classrooms, housing, and public-facing programs that engage local communities and entrepreneurs. Learn more. | | |
Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems has been awarded nearly $1 million from New Jersey biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb to support the creation of a new cell and gene therapy academic program. Drexel rolled out the curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students at the biomedical school this summer and expects to launch it as a minor after the initial trial period. Read more. | | |
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Innovation Hubs Spark Business Creativity
Innovation hubs play a vital role today in the economic landscape of the U.S., creating hospitable climates throughout the country where startups can find their footing and established companies can take ambitious steps forward.
A new article on this topic in Business Facilities magazine features heavy-hitters from the AURP network including Tucson, AZ; Lafayette, LA; Austin, TX; and Research Triangle, NC. Read more.
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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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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 Wichita State University's 2022 Impact 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:
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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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Chief Executive Officer (Fargo, ND) – NDSU Research & Technology Park
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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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Vice President and Director of Research – W.E. Upjohn Institute
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Associate Vice President for Research – University of Tennessee
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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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