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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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URL:https://biohealthinnovation.org/events/aurp-insights-into-research-par
 ks-at-george-mason-university/
SUMMARY:AURP Insights Into Research Parks at George Mason University
DESCRIPTION:\nAURP Brings Industry Leaders to Manassas for Immersive Innova
 tion Experience\nThe Association of University Research Parks (AURP) will 
 host its Insights Into Research Parks program in Manassas\, Virginia\, on 
 April 22–23\, 2026\, offering a hands-on look at the innovation ecosyste
 m anchored by George Mason University.\nThis two-day experience is designe
 d for thought leaders\, economic developers\, research park professionals\
 , and university and industry partners seeking practical insight into how 
 research-driven communities grow and succeed. Attendees will explore the i
 nfrastructure\, partnerships\, and culture that support research\, commerc
 ialization\, and regional economic development.\nParticipants will gain di
 rect exposure to the Innovation District surrounding George Mason Universi
 ty’s Science and Technology Campus. The program includes site visits\, g
 uided tours\, and discussions with leaders across academia\, government\, 
 and industry. Featured stops include advanced manufacturing facilities\, w
 et lab incubators\, and collaborative workspaces that support startups and
  scaling companies.\nSessions throughout the program examine topics such a
 s workforce development in semiconductor manufacturing\, the growth of lif
 e sciences ecosystems\, commercialization pathways for university research
 \, and the role of public-private partnerships in building innovation dist
 ricts. Attendees will also explore how placemaking\, mobility solutions\, 
 and international soft-landing programs contribute to long-term regional g
 rowth.\nThe agenda blends formal programming with networking opportunities
 \, including a welcome reception in historic downtown Manassas and a closi
 ng dinner with industry leaders.\nThis site visit offers practical takeawa
 ys for organizations launching new research parks\, expanding innovation a
 ssets\, or building collaborative models to drive economic impact.\nhttps:
 //aurp.org/education/insights-into-research-parks/
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LOCATION:George Mason University\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA\, 
 20110-2201\, United States
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