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Jennifer Dawe Appointed Manager of David Johnston Research + Technology Park
The David Johnston Research + Technology Park (co-host of AURP's 2022 International Conference) announces the appointment of Jennifer Dawe to the role of Manager for the Park. As the new Manager, Jennifer will play a key role dedicated to supporting the University of Waterloo’s growth as a world-class Innovation District. Read more.

Fast Company's Inaugural Ignition Schools List Includes AURP Members
Fast Company magazine has released its inaugural Ignition Schools list, celebrating the top 50 colleges and universities that play a pivotal role in shaping businesses and driving societal impact. These institutions (including many AURP members) produce exceptional students and groundbreaking research. Read more.

AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation
AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation, in collaboration with Stiletto Consulting Ltd., unveils insights from North American research parks and innovation districts, offering a glimpse into their evolution and future trajectories. Read more.

AURP in Action

AURP 28th Annual Awards of Excellence Honor R&D Institutions, Companies and Individuals
Tech Port San Antonio – an innovation and technology campus and dynamic hub for aerospace, manufacturing, cybersecurity and robotics – has been named the 2024 “Outstanding Innovation District” at the AURP 2024 International Conference (Nov. 11-14) at the University of Arkansas. Over the past two decades, Tech Port San Antonio has undergone a strategic transformation, positioning itself as a global leader in technological development and collaboration. Read More.

AURP and NACRO Launch Partnership to Foster Communities of Corporate Innovation
AURP has launched a strategic partnership with the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO). With this partnership, AURP and NACRO will collaborate to leverage the intersections of people, topics and issues common to each organization to spur new work in university research, university-corporate relations, technology transfer and technology commercialization. Read more.

AURP Wins Stage Two of U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces AURP has been selected as one of 44 Stage Two winners for the SBA 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. AURP will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its work as a Growth Accelerator Partner in supporting the launch, growth and scale of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses through its "RAIN” (Rural Autonomous Innovation Network). Read more.