Creating Communities of Innovation

WHERE ACADEMIA, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS CONVERGE

MEMBER PACKET

Reach your greatest potential as a member of AURP!

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!

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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AURP UPDATES

AURP 2021 BIO Health Caucus

How States, Industry, Universities, and Research Parks Are Working To Build Communities of Bio Innovation
#AURPBHC    |    June 8 from 1 - 4:30 PM ET    |    Reg Fee: $99

Plan to join now, because the bio economy is booming across the U.S., and not just in Boston and San Francisco.

Feel the excitement? Join us face-to-face in Salt Lake City!

We've experienced almost two years of virtual communications. You owe it to yourself to return to 'normal'. Join AURP and well over 200+ of the foremost global leaders in our community of innovation at Innovation Elevated, our 2021 International Conference in Salt Lake City. Intense networking, interactive sessions with C-suite executives, speakers and peers, highly informative tours, AURP IC2021 will deliver a diverse range of learning strategies to ELEVATE INNOVATION. #BuildTheAURPNetwork   #AURPIC2021
Awards Season is HERE!

We are seeking nominations from exceptional parks or districts, innovations and leaders from all backgrounds who inspire others, set the pace for performance, and nurture success. 

Applications are being accepted for the 2021 AURP Awards of Excellence in Innovation. Application period is open through June 18 on our Awards Application page.