Newsletter 158 March 2020

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IASP Newsletter - Issue 158 - March 2020

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4 new members join IASP

Please join us in welcoming 4 new members to IASP: ra Information Systems and Eastdil Secured LLC from the UK; Jari Aaltonen from Barbados, and Full member Parque Tecnológico Metrópole Digital from Brazil, who you can read more about in the article below. See them all on the world map.

20-03-2026

IASP President Salvatore Majorana represents our global community in two international events

In March, he attended events in Budapest (Hungary) and Beijing (China), discussing AI and the role and evolution of innovation ecosystems...

25-03-2026

IASP participates in White City Innovation District’s Summit

Summit held in London for White City Innovation District’s ‘Cooperative Growth Partners’ to form the basis of a blueprint for inclusive innovation-led growth...

09-03-2026

Brazil’s first Foodtech maker lab will be launched at InovaTec UFSM

Brazil’s first Foodtech maker lab inaugurated in InovaTec UFSM Technology Park...

26-03-2026

IASP members recognised among RealFDI’s top 10 global life sciences investment opportunities

Hub RTP and Quantrum, initiatives from Research Triangle Park (USA) and Potsdam Science Park (Germany) made it to the top 10...

26-03-2026

Medellin joins World Economic Forum’s global network of Innovation Ecosystems

The World Economic Forum welcomes Medellin to its global network, with Ruta N recognised as a cornerstone of its science and technology ecosystem...

23-03-2026

Join us in welcoming a new colleague to the IASP headquarters

We finish March with a new face in our office...

11-03-2026

"Students Sprint" 2026 concludes with innovative solutions for South Tyrolean companies

"Students Sprint" 2026 brought students and companies together at NOI Techpark to tackle three real-world challenges through teamwork...

11-03-2026

Bridging innovation ecosystems: NTP Belgrade and Astana Hub forge strategic partnership

Science and Technology Park Belgrade and Astana Hub partner to support startup exchange and soft-landing programmes, strengthening innovation links between Serbia and Kazakhstan...

10-03-2026

High Tech Campus Eindhoven starts the construction of industrial photonic chip factory

The world’s first industrial factory solely producing indium-phosphide photonic chips at an industrial scale has just started its construction...

05-03-2026

Innovation meets heritage: IASP member Ciudad del Saber honoured at MOA 2026

From historic restoration to green design, Ciudad del Saber’s projects shine at Panama’s MOA 2026 awards...

09-03-2026

Italy and Kosovo strengthen their ties with dedicated initiatives at UBT Science, Innovation and Technology Park

UBT strengthens academic and cultural links with Italy through the new Italian Corner and CELI Certification Centre...

31-03-2026

In March we welcome 3 new Full Members!

This month we welcome three new Full members from Türkiye and Croatia. Get to know them better...

27-03-2026

GenAI tools and their use in STPs and AOIs: March’s Question of the Month results are in

Results show generative AI has become embedded in daily work, confirming its rising importance...

IASP Events

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Join our next webinar on April 2nd exploring how Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol's "Level 11" programme brings together Estonian startups and corporates to encourage joint innovation initiatives. See all our upcoming webinars.

Member & Partner Events

Beggren webinar

Despite the COVID-19 lockdown in many countries, there are still plenty of online events to attend. Find out more.

Blog

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Peers Around the World: Engineering innovation and trust to transform regional collaboration

Tanyanuparb Anantana, Vice President at Chiang Mai University (CMU) and Director of Regional Science Park North in Thailand shares his perspectives and journey...

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