AURP exists to promote the development and operations of research parks that foster innovation, commercialization and economic competitiveness in a global economy through collaboration among universities, industry and government. AURP’s primary membership consists of planned and operating research parks around the world. A variety of university, governmental, not-for-profit and private organizations interested in the development and operation of technology projects and programs, comprise the balance of AURP’s membership. Associate memberships are available to suppliers of goods and services to university research parks.