BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

AURP’s goal is to connect great people, share outrageous ideas, plus create and grow communities. Representing over 700 global university-based institutions, innovation districts and more, these communities support 10,000+ jobs within North America alone. AURP is the premier source of learning, knowledge and future-oriented research for the greater community of innovation and it’s professionals, providing resources, education, ideas and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of our AURP membership and global network.

We believe the partnerships within these communities have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help our executive leaders achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing the relationships of really smart, creative, and interesting people—our members. 
In short, we ARE the COMMUNITY OF INNOVATION.

 Member benefits include:

• Network With a Global Reach through events:
•  Spring Training Master Class
•  International Conference
•  Insights into Research Parks
•  Communities of Innovation 101
•  BIO Health Caucus
• US Federal funding updates
• Mentorship programs
• Member E-list, peer groups & forums
• Awards of Excellence in Innovation
• Professional Resources such as salary benchmark reports, RFPs/RFQs, digital library, & job center
• Park Post E-news and Eblast announcements
• Consider Sustaining Membership to excel your exposure within our ecosystem 

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CURRENT AURP UPDATES

Dec. 17, 2020 / Tucson, AZ
AURP announces the installation of its 2021 board members and executive officers during the AURP Annual Business Meeting State of the Association Address held virtually on December 15, 2020. Read more.

Congratulations to our 2020 Awards of Excellence Recipients!

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PARK AWARD (Learn more)  

INNOVATION AWARD (Learn more)
  
We honor our many additional award recipients from our 2020 Awards of Excellence. Read more.