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. Build your network with our global innovation village!
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AURP FORMS “CLEAN TECH AND BUILDING RESILIENCY CAUCUS” SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES OF ENERGY INNOVATION AURP announces the formation of its Clean Tech and Building Resiliency Caucus, expanding AURP’s scope to include clean tech companies and developers building energy efficient facilities and communities of energy innovation. Read more.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE AND ITS STAR CAMPUS TO HOST AURP 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE The University of Delaware and its Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus will host AURP’s 2023 International Conference, Oct. 16-19. The landmark Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware, will serve as conference headquarters. Read more.
AURP ANNOUNCES 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS We're delighted to announce our AURP 2023 elected Board Members and officers with Erin Koshut, Executive Director of Cummings Research Park, as our new AURP President! Read more.
Communities of Innovation 101 On-Demand Series AVAILABLE NOW! Gain insights from experienced park and innovation district executives as they cover basic elements of strategy and share their lessons learned along the way. For one purchase price – gain access to our AURP education series including 9 modules plus 6 bonus case studies! Learn more.
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. Learn More
AURP's Brian Darmody has published a new post in the AURP Blog on "Update on AURP White Paper: Congress Makes Down Payment (But a Bit Short) On CHIPS and Science Act." Eight days after AURP released its white paper (The Geography of Technology, Science, and Innovation Under the CHIPS and Science Act), the President signed into law (on December 29, 2022) the $1.7 trillion Omnibus Appropriations Act. Included in the funding were several programs authorized under the CHIPS and Science Act, but not at the levels envisioned. Read more.
