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Newsletter 229 February 2026 – IASP

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IASP Newsletter - Issue 229 - February 2026

Four new members join IASP in February

This month we welcome four new members to the IASP network: Technum Québec from Canada, Tehnološki park Bjelovar from Croatia, Techfactory Hannover from Germany and Pamukkale Teknokent from Turkey are the latest addition to our innovation community!  

See them on the world map.



Get to know your peers around the world

For February's issue, we travel to Reykjavík, Iceland, where Thorey Einarsdóttir, Chief Exceutive Officer at Vísindagarðar UI Science Park, takes us through an overview on Iceland's innovation ecosystem and her experience.

Catch up on previous stories on the IASP blog!

16-02-2026

Get to know the 3 candidates shortlisted for IASP World Conference 2028

Each year is a new opportunity to host a new world conference in a new location. Three shortlisted candidates will present their bids in France this year...

25-02-2026

MIND Live: The new digital platform for Milan ecosystem

Milano Innovation District has launched a new digital platform, designed to centralise activities, events and initiatives across the district...

05-02-2026

Prince of Songkla University Science Park visits fellow member TusPark

Representatives from Thailand strengthened international cooperation through meetings in China...

24-02-2026

Business Turku expands startup support through new hub

A new startup hub has been launched by Business Turku, continuing the development of a strong and dynamic startup ecosystem in the region...

24-02-2026

Building bridges between innovation ecosystems: Lausitz Science Park visits Alicante Science Park

Two IASP members meet in Alicante to exchange insights on science park development and innovation ecosystems...

23-02-2026

Botswana Digital Innovation Hub appoints new Chief Executive Officer

BDIH welcomes digital transformation expert, Kabo Phetlhu as the new CEO, marking a new chapter in advancing the hub's...

20-02-2026

Nine startups graduate from National Technology and Science Park’s flagship Hatch 8 programme

Nine new startups complete NSTP’s Hatch 8 programme, including those of two female founders featured in the Women in IASP webinar...

18-02-2026

Ruta N will strengthen Medellin’s inclusive mobility

IASP member takes part in international project to make Medellin more accessible for those with mobility challenges...

16-02-2026

IDOM leads first metro system project in Ireland

MetroLink, Dublin’s first metro system, has reached a key milestone thanks to IASP member IDOM, enabling the landmark project to transition...

10-02-2026

Wadi Jeddah inaugurates its Innovation Business District in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Innovation and Business District (IBD) has been officialy inaugurated in Jeddah, creating a collaborative platform for startups, government and academia...

27-02-2026

February welcomes three new Full Members!

This February three new Full Members join our innovation community, join us in welcoming them...


IASP events

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Find out which IASP events on the horizon are near you to continue learning and connecting with other IASP members worldwide. The next stop is our North American Division Event in Edmonton, Canada, and then off to the Asia Pacific Division Event in Thailand, our World Conference in France and the WANA Division Event in Qatar!

Member & Partner Events

Events

Looking for quality events around the world to attend? Check out what our members and partners have going on in Canada, Brazil, United States, Germany, Spain, Turkmenistan, Italy and more.

Blog

Newsletter Blog:

27-2-2026 00:00 | Community

Peers Around the World: Turning science parks into communities

Thórey Einarsdóttir, CEO of University of Iceland Science Park, shares her leadership experience and reflects on...

Newsletter Blog:

25-2-2026 08:27 | Knowledge

From local parks to global impact: How international networks transform regions

Science and Technology Parks are transforming local economies worldwide but joining global networks could take their impact to a whole new level...

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