AURP - Member Benefits

Member Benefits—Why AURP?
The Association of University Research Parks understands the power of place and that time and time again, research and science parks have proven to be a driving force in economic competitiveness. That’s why AURP offers critical resources and benefits for its members. AURP offers networking through our global contacts in the industry to our annual conferences and events designed to bring the leaders of research and science parks together to share best practices.

Networking—With a Global Reach
AURP’s membership has no geographic borders, and neither does our networking. Our members interact with leading international consultants, research and science park directors and university administrators. AURP members from around the world work together to promote research park development. AURP has the brightest minds in the research park field that contribute speeches and educational seminars and forge the long-term relationships that define AURP’s membership benefits.

View Our Upcoming Networking Opportunities on Our Calendar of Events

Invaluable Information—Driving Innovation
AURP keeps you informed! Developments, new funding opportunities, Requests for Proposals, and ways to cope with the current economic crisis are the focus of how AURP serves its membership. This gives the association and its members the opportunity to interact with those who make policy. AURP is in an ideal position to monitor legislative activity affecting those in the research park and technology incubator fields.

Personalized Assistance—Taking Action
Have questions about research parks? Our strong AURP network can help you get answers! AURP members are experts at collaboration—and continually collaborate with each other. AURP staff has direct research park management experience. Answers to your questions are just a phone call away.

The Research Park Forum—Staying Informed
AURP's electronic member newsletter is published monthly to keep members current on all the latest developments in the research park industry. The newsletter contains: Feature Articles, Park News, Research Park Statistics, Association News, Member News, New Member Listings, and Calendar of Events.

Members Database—Access Granted!
This database is a searchable source of AURP member contact information. It is continually updated. It is a marketing tool to connect with other parks or companies and draw visitors to your Web sites.

The technology and innovation field is continually evolving. AURP continues to redefine and improve our resources so to ensure that our members have the up-to-date resources for growth. Our education opportunities have continued to expand with such programs as Research Parks 101™ and Research Parks 201™. AURP is now bringing experts in innovation straight to your desktop with the launch of AURP iParks Webinars. Join the world's largest association of university research and science parks and keep your park or company on the cutting-edge.

AURP Member Benefits