AURP IN MOTION - VIRTUALLY

PEER 2 PEER - Managing COVID-19 Wednesday's @ 2:00 pm Eastern COMMUNICATOR CHECK-IN Thursday's @ 12:00 pm Eastern CEO Blog COVID-19 Resources INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DIGITAL November 2-6, 2020 CHANGEMAKERS Leading Communities of Innovation in Uncertainty  Presentation Proposal Deadline June 30th - IN ONE DAY!

#AURPinAction

During unprecedented times, our AURP Community is 'IN ACTION'! Driving new engagement initiatives, educating municipalities and leaders on safety precautions, and driving innovation in resolve of the Covid-19 pandemic.

P2Ps: BECAUSE IT'S WHO YOU KNOW  Regular Peer Networking Zoom Gatherings Recordings available on the Digital Library Join AURP for the  Peer to Peer (P2P) network to learn how others are dealing with these rapidly changing crises. Discussions include new best practices for maintaining your environment while meeting stakeholder expectations, employee privacy and safety, growth and financial strategies and more. At the  Communicator Check-In's , communications, marketing, community and tenant liaisons, meet-up to share communications strategies on your park/district mission and initiatives. Learn through shared experiences and guest speakers.   Sign up today!

How are YOU? How is your TEAM? For many of us, it's going on 16 weeks of working remotely, endless ZOOM meetings, and hopefully a number of virtual happy hours. Many communities have sustained successful engagement converging through virtual game nights, panel discussions with leading park tenants, networking/speed dating, wine tastings, cook-offs, art shows, and today's favorite is 'virtual recess' on the advantages of meditation with focus on brain and body (this is something I definitely need, to keep my cool plus remain focused, positive, inspired). It's now three months into a time the world will not soon forget. This IS the new normal. WE are the CHANGEMAKERS! We've pivoted. WE'RE THRIVING. What are you doing in your park/district and community to encourage engagement, inspiration and innovation? Share your plans on Twitter or LinkedIn -- be sure to tag @AURP. Because, we're better together! #AURPinAction

Brief Member Survey

Only 10 questions, that's brief! H elp us understand the current trends at your research institution by answering our brief survey. Results will be shared on the AURP member portal. A few sample questions include: What % of your normal research building/park population is no longer coming to work on-site? What % of your normal research building/park activities or events have been cancelled? What digital/virtual activation programs and services have you provided to your tenants as they work remotely? What digital tools have you found most effective in building your community remotely? How do you feel about the following statement: "With the future of work reshaped, I will increasingly need to differentiate my building/park's value proposition from alternatives and provide tenants a reason to be on-site."?  Find SURVEY here.

AURP Member News

Welcome Brett Malone, PhD, President and CEO Virginia Tech's Corporate Research Center Brett Malone is a triple Hokie with 20 years of executive experience in growing engineering, biotech, and software business at VTCRC. Brett is preceded at VTCRC by Joe Meredith , PhD, valued colleague, former AURP Board member, frequent speaker. Best wishes to Brett and we look forward to connecting soon! Read more.

Triangle ranks No. 10 among world’s startup ecosystems; Charlotte, Wilmington crack top 100 Research Triangle Park is the 10th emerging startup hub in the world, a new study says. Charlotte and Wilmington also earned spots in the top 100, showing how the tech and life science ecosystem is spreading across North Carolina. So says Startup Genome, an organization that focuses on venture capital and startup growth globally. Read more.

Auburn firm lands $143 million contract for COVID-19 vaccine packages   When researchers perfect a vaccine to combat coronavirus, an Auburn company will produce its packaging. SiO2 Materials Science, located in Auburn Technology Park West, has landed a $143 million federal contract to produce packaging, including vials, for storing COVID-19 vaccines. Read more.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT): Meet these IIT-graduates who became entrepreneurs to solve real world problems Inspired by tech innovation and product development that are redefining the world, these women IIT graduates are making significant contributions to the Indian startup ecosystem and making a difference in people’s lives. Read more.

US DOE Selects the University of Arizona Center for Innovation as Super Connector for the American-Made Solar Prize The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to collaborate in the   American-Made Solar Prize   as a Super Connector to support its goal to boost US solar manufacturing through innovation. UACI is the University of Arizona incubator network and is a part of Tech Parks Arizona. Read more.

Meetings Matter

This month, AURP’s BIO Health Caucus rocked the digital world as national business and nonprofit leaders explored trends in life science research, the marriage of life science and philanthropy, and finding funding for projects and facilities. Thanks goes to our speakers, sponsors and participants at the recent gathering of bio health institution leaders.  Watch  the fireside chat with Joel Marcus , Alexandria Real Estate Equities; moderated by  Rich Bendis , BioHealth Innovation. Check out the AURP  YouTube Channel  to view other modules, speakers, and impactful messages.

HOLD THE DATE! The next BIO Health Caucus is on September 15th, 1:00-4:00 ET on Bio and Pharma manufacturing in the US.

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SPONSORS

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE THE VIRTUAL STAGE! Pivoting from our face-to-face international conference in the fall, AURP will be the catalyst of a new exchange, one never experienced before. We appreciate your patience while we consider a thoughtful strategic program; one that encapsulates our combined  Passion, Collaborative and Inclusive Culture of Impact and Transformation... CREATING COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION . Watch for more information in the coming weeks, including your engagement through: Live virtual fireside chats with the world’s leading experts in innovation Concurrent breakout sessions – TedTalk-style – tracks on legal, facilities and design, marketing/communications, bio health institutions, and more Virtual park/innovation district tours from around the globe Case study and roundtables Virtual pitch sessions And more Breakout sessions will be  30 minutes including all introductions and Q&A. Speaker proposals must be submitted ONLINE before June 30th. Submit Your IC2020 Speaker Proposal PARTNER WITH AURP Opportunities to share your strategies and solutions are within our reach through partnership with AURP. We're betting on record participation! Bringing together the foremost global leaders to converge DIGITALLY, at our 2020 International Conference. More than ever before, the greatest benefit to sponsoring is the monumental exposure to our membership and the worldwide public. Gathering high level executives from universities, innovation and medical districts, federal/state agencies, research companies, and the many supporting suppliers related to these communities - engagement opportunities are unique, limited, and within your reach. Learn more .

2021: TOGETHER WE RISE! Embrace face-to- face networking & partnership building

It's not too early to mark your calendar when we reunite in Salt Lake City for the University of Utah Research Park for the 2021 International Conference. IC2021: Innovation Elevated SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2021

Building an Innovation Ecosystem in the Desert | Israel Defense Alumni Startup Pivots During COVID-19 with Support from UArizona Incubator | UANews ECU trustees approve ground lease agreement [Reflector] Bayer commits to opening space in Purdue University’s Discovery Park District to apply interdisciplinary approach to build solutions, source innovation - Purdue University News GMU picks three development finalists for Arlington campus expansion eCAT ICU Provides Extra Eyes During Critical Times | UKNow FDA application submitted for Stratatech tissue to treat burns | Business News Madison.com North Carolina firm BioMedInnovations sees approval for low-cost ventilator - Triangle Business Journal UC Davis Names Recipients of 2020 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards  Honoring Advances in Medical Imaging, Infant Health and Pain Relief, Plus Commitment to Building Aggie Square Science, innovation drive change in Tampa’s Uptown District UC Riverside-led ExCITE incubator graduates first startups | News Companies at UMBC’s research park pivot to develop new ways to combat coronavirus - Baltimore Sun NCSU launches virtual incubator to discover 'game-changing' COVID-19 solutions | WRAL TechWire Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park developing new strategic plan | Sarnia This Week Researchers print, tune graphene sensors to monitor food freshness, safety • News Service • Iowa State University NC firm developing air sterilization masks targeting COVID-19, seeks patent | WRAL TechWire Auburn professor says opportunities exist for businesses during economic downturns - Alabama NewsCenter IIT Kanpur initiative to support early-stage tech entrepreneurs UF’s Sid Martin Biotech named top global incubator for record third time - News - University of Florida Georgia State team wins first place, $50K at UA’s Heartland Challenge virtual business plan competition Auburn-developed microscope technology finds use on COVID-19 battlefront

AURP CAREER CENTER

Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity: Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, West Virginia Regional Technology Park, South Charleston, WV Vice President of Economic Development, Thomas P. Miller & Associates, Indianapolis, IN Program Manager & Experience Designer, Venture Cafe Philadelphia, University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA

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Member Hack: Circles

Member Engagement: Circles Your member profile is your gateway to connect and engage with other members of our community. Similar to Facebook friends or LinkedIn connections, you can now form connections with your friends and colleagues. Join Circles to continue discussion from recent COVID-19 P2P networking discussion groups. You can create a Circle too!  Status messages give you a way to share what you’re working on with other members. Profiles have a “wall” where connections can leave messages for each other. Check out these simple steps to join Circles Recent Circle discussion questions: How are park/district members continuing to engage their communities? Are you/your teams planning virtual networking strategies for entrepreneurs and students?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST ! Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories so we can share them with the greater AURP community. Email us today!

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