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What is a Research Park?

A university research park is defined by AURP as a property-based venture, which has:
  • Master planned property and buildings designed primarily for private/public research and development facilities, high technology and science based companies, and support services
  • A contractual, formal or operational relationship with one or more science/research institutions of higher education
  • A role in promoting the university's research and development through industry partnerships, assisting in the growth of new ventures and promoting economic development
  • A role in aiding the transfer of technology and business skills between university and industry teams
  • A role in promoting technology-led economic development for the community or region

The park may be a not-for-profit or for-profit entity owned wholly or partially by a university or a university related entity. Alternatively, the park may be owned by a non-university entity but have a contractual or other formal relationship with a university, including joint or cooperative ventures between a privately developed research park and a university.


AURP-Battelle Study on Characteristics and Trends in North American Research Parks: 21st Century Directions

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