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The Texas Research Quarter (Plano), a Planned Life Science Innovation District, Wins Development Approval The Texas Research Quarter, a life science-focused innovation district planned in Plano, TX, has announced the Plano City Council has approved a development agreement to support the TRQ redevelopment project and facilitate catalytic investment in the Plano and North Texas community. Read more. |
Georgia Tech's Merry Hunter Caudle Earns IEDC's Certified Economic Developer Designation Merry Hunter Caudle, CEcD, Associate Director, Economic Development with Georgia Tech (and past AURP Rising Star honoree), has achieved the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the IEDC. This significant accomplishment reflects her commitment to expanding her knowledge and contributions to economic growth and development. Read more. |
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NC State's Keisha Demps named Director of PartnershipsAURP Board member, Keisha Demps, who joined NC State’s Office of Partnerships in 2014, has been promoted to Director of Partnerships. In this expanded position, Keisha will assist in leading the team’s work to build strategic collaborations between NC State and industry and government partners. Read more. |
Pitt Named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by APLU The University of Pittsburgh has been designated once again an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by APLU. Pitt first received the designation in 2014 from the APLU, which acts as a trusted voice for public research and land-grant universities across North America. Read more. |
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Purdue Receives EDA Funding to Catalyze Indiana’s Biotechnology Innovation and Manufacturing Efforts Purdue University will share $51 million in U.S. EDA funding to bolster workforce development and business startup efforts in Indiana's growing biotechnology ecosystem. The funding aims to catalyze Indiana’s biotechnology innovation and manufacturing efforts, which are a pillar of Purdue’s recently announced One Health Innovation District. Read more. |
Penn State's University Park Hosts a New Center to Study How Complex Biological Processes Arise A $20 million grant from the NSF is supporting the establishment and operation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences at Penn State's University Park. The new center will bring scientists together from different disciplines to integrate diverse data sets to answer transformative scientific questions. Read more. |
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Tech Parks Arizona Commemorates 30-Year Anniversary Tech Parks Arizona commemorated its 30-year anniversary, marking three decades of advancing technology, economic prosperity and community development. "We are incredibly proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UA Tech Park. This is a testament to the vision, dedication, and collaborative efforts of our tenants, partners, and the community," said UA's Carol Stewart. Read more. |
NC State Signs CRADA with U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command North Carolina State University (home to Centennial Campus) has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command. The Air Force’s areas of interest overlap with NC State’s research in data science; artificial intelligence and machine learning; human-machine teaming; image analysis and remote sensing; and antennas, radiofrequency, and sensors. Read more. |
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Fraunhofer USA Names Russ Zarras as Director of Strategic Initiatives Russ Zarras has been promoted as Fraunhofer USA's Director of Strategic Initiatives. He will work directly with the President to drive growth strategy and enhance external partnerships. Russ aims to expand Fraunhofer's impact in innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. |
NMSU’s Arrowhead Park to Build $15 million Cinema/TV Soundstage Complex A planned $15 million soundstage complex at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Park is expected to attract film and television projects that will draw millions of dollars to the area and help creative media students earn valuable experience. Read more. |
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Wexford S&T Unveils Newest Connect Labs by Wexford Site at UCDavis Aggie Square Connect Labs by Wexford, the flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation infrastructure offering located within Wexford Science & Technology's Knowledge Communities, is set to open its third location in March 2025 at UCDavis Aggie Square. Read more. |
University of Illinois Announces Leadership Role in New Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering has joined other statewide partners to announce its leadership role in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park – a quantum-focused R&D campus in Chicago. Harley Johnson, Grainger Engineering Associate Dean for Research, is the inaugural director. Read more. |
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RTP's GoTriangle wins a $25 million Federal Grant to Boost Transit The Research Triangle Park (RTP) region will see more efficient bus service and enhanced commute options via a new $25 million federal grant awarded to RTP's GoTriangle transit service. Read more. |
William & Mary $100 million Gift for Coastal & Marine Sciences School Philanthropist Jane Batten has donated $100 million to William & Mary to establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, positioning W&M's Virginia Institute of Marine Science as the premier destination to address threats to coastal and marine ecosystems. Read more. |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's iFAB Tech Hub Awarded $51 million from Tech Hubs Program The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub has been awarded $51 million from the Tech Hubs Program through the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The iFAB consortium is led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (home to the Research Park at the University of Illinois). Read more. |
Medical University of South Carolina to Develop an Innovation District in Charleston The Medical University of South Carolina is spearheading an initiative to develop an innovation district in Charleston, a visionary project designed to stimulate regional growth and academic and clinical excellence and position the area as a nexus of medical and technological advancement. Read more. |
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