Creating Communities of Innovation

WHERE ACADEMIA, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS CONVERGE

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Since 1986, AURP has been the pioneer guiding leaders to cultivate communities of innovation at global anchor institutions such as universities, municipalities, federal labs, and corporations. AURP is a dynamic one-stop shop network of university research park and innovation districts professionals coupled with innovation suppliers and aligned ecosystem institutions.
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CHEERS TO CUMMINGS RESEARCH PARK'S 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION! 
Cummings Research Park (CRP) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary plus the role CRP and its companies continue to play in Huntsville, AL's innovation ecosystem. Read more. 

AURP ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR AURP MEMBERS TO HOST HBCU & MSI PARTNERS AT AURP PROGRAMS
AURP announces the launch of its REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Scholarship Grant. The REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is designed to support our members in developing relationships, within their regions, with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Read more.

Welcome to our new AURP Members!

AURP TO WORK WITH SSTI TO ACCELERATE TECH-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AURP announces the launch of a collaboration with the State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) to join in implementing components of a new U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant that aims to accelerate technology-based economic development (TBED) across the country. Read more. 

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AURP announces the REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: A Scholarship Grant.
The Regional Partnership Development Program scholarships are designed to support our members in developing relationships within their regions with Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), as defined by representative national governments, that could lead to significant partnerships.
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Upcoming Peer2Peer Webinar:

Partnerships with U.S. Department of Energy Foundation for Energy, Security and Innovation
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern Time
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS
REGISTER HERE!

Featuring Guest Speaker:
David Hart, Senior Fellow, Center for Clean Energy Innovation | Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

 

Save the Date! AURP Spring Training 2023 returns to Tempe, Arizona (Feb. 27-March 2, 2023)! Learn more.

WOW! What an exhilarating week together in Toronto! We are thrilled that you joined AURP for the union of the top innovation leaders from our global community at #AURPIC2022. Thank you for your participation at this year’s AURP event!

IC2022 Program: 

 

 

           

COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION 101

Gain insights from experienced park and innovation district executives as they cover basic elements of strategy and share their lessons learned along the way. LEARN MORE