AURP Park Post: News & Member Updates

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July 5 (2:00pm-3:00pm ET)

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July 13 (2:00pm-3:00pm ET)

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September 19-22

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AURP IC2022 will feature international rock star Vinit Nijhawan, Managing Director with MassVentures. An alum of the University of Waterloo, Vinit will share adventures and lessons learned throughout his career, plus the impact of cross border collaborations and connections in supporting growth of S&T innovations. #AURPIC2022

Resources & Announcements

NSF Regional Innovation Engines is hosting its second Q&A session on Tuesday, June 21 (1:00pm-3:00pm EDT). This is the last opportunity prior to the Concept Outline deadline (Thursday, June 30) to ask questions about the NSF Engines program model and goals; phases of Engine development; proposal and award requirements; and award types. The NSF Engines program aims to generate robust partnerships in scientific and technological innovation to impact the economy within geographic regions.

The federal program that provides funding for organizations (including Research Parks, Innovation Districts and Tech Hubs) to support potential SBIR/STTR program applicants and awardees is accepting FY22 grant applications. The deadline to apply is June 27. The SBA Office of Innovation and Technology's Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding for organizations to support potential Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program applicants and awardees. Read more.

AURP Awards of Excellence

The submissions deadline for AURP's 2022 Awards of Excellence is Thursday, June 30!

Gain the applause and admiration of your peers for the achievements within your community of innovation.

Shine a light on and elevate your Park or District, Community Leader, Rising Star (under 45), or Innovation from your Park / District company or more.

The application process is simple and free to AURP members!

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#AURP Member & Industry News

Dr. David Cook recently was named the 15th president of the North Dakota State University (NDSU). Dr. Cook currently serves as Vice Chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs & Economic Development at the University of Kansas (KU). His economic development achievements include the expansion of the KU Innovation Park (now housing over 60 corporate tenants and startup companies) with plans over the next 15 years to further expand the park. Read more.

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, is expanding its current footprint at the 324-acre Arizona State University Research Park to accommodate the company’s future growth. Viasat provides defense-related tactical data links, cybersecurity and military data encryption solutions, plus satellite communication technology and services. The company's expansion spans more than 16 acres and is planned to occur over several phases of development. Read more.

The licensing of academic patents contributed up to $1.9 trillion to the US economy, while supporting creation of up to 6.5 Million jobs over the last 25 years, according to a new report released by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). Commissioned by BIO and AUTM, the report (The Economic Contribution of University/Nonprofit Inventions in the United States: 1996-2020) underscores the importance of basic and applied research to the US economy, as well as the demand for more public-private partnerships. Read more.

Katie Nash, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy with University City Science Center, has been named one of City & State Pennsylvania's "Forty Under 40 for Philly." Nash began her career in an Americorps-sponsored program, Philly Fellows, that developed nonprofit leadership in Philadelphia. She also has worked in communications at the University of Pennsylvania, the New York Lottery and the PA State Treasury where she helped launch the Keystone Scholars education savings program. Read more.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization also is asking for nominations of key leaders in innovation and leadership in Ag and Environmental Biotechnology via its George Washington Carver and Rosalind Franklin Awards. Winners will be honored at BIO's 2022 Impact Agriculture & Environment Conference in Omaha, September 19-21. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, June 24. Learn more.

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Our AURP Website features current impact studies that illustrate the dynamic impact of university research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs.

Check out the Research Park at the University of Illinois's 2021 Impact Report!

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AURP CAREER CENTER

Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity, including:

Associate Vice President of Economic Development and Executive Director, Atwood Innovation Plaza
Director/Corporate Lead, Real Estate & Infrastructure, ClavystBio
Head of Biotech & Life Science Ecosystem Development, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Vice President for Research and Innovation, San Diego State University
Economic Development Project Manager, TEConomy Partners, LLC
Director of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Works, University of Illinois Research Park
Senior Director, Marcom Operations, Office of Innovation, University of Cincinnati
Managing Director, Pennovation Works
Associate VP for Research and Executive Director, ODU Research Foundation

SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!

Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities (including newly released Impact Reports) in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories and news to share with our greater AURP community. Email us today!