Newsletter 227 December 2025

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of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation

IASP Newsletter - Issue 227 - December 2025

Registration is now open for the 43rd IASP World Conference

Sophia Antipolis will welcome IASP delegates on 27-30 October 2026 to discuss ‘Tech for humanity: shaping values for a human-centric future’

One new member joins IASP in December

This month we welcome one new member to the IASP network: Lighthouse Hub from Lithuania is the latest addition to our innovation community!

See them on the world map.

Get to know your peers around the world

For the last issue of the year we travel to Colombia, where Carlos Franco, Deputy Director of Excellence and Sustainability, share Ruta N's journey to become a beacon of inclusive and sustainable growth.

Catch up on previous stories on the IASP blog!

11-12-2025

IASP joins EUIPO Working Group on IP-backed Financing

European division president Agnes von Matuschka attends EUIPO event in Brussels representing our association...

12-12-2025

RTP 3.0 paves the way for next-generation growth in Research Triangle Park

Research Triangle Park has received final zoning approval from Durham County, enabling RTP 3.0 to take effect in 2026. The decision marks a key milestone in the Park’s long-term vi...

10-12-2025

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole to establish a new agrifood innovation and entrepreneurship centre

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole will open a new Agrifood Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre in its technology park, providing laboratories, incubation spaces and collaborative facil...

16-12-2025

UC3M Science Park marks 25 years of innovation

UC3M Science Park celebrates its 25th anniversary and a quarter-century of IASP membership, highlighting its commitment to entrepreneurship and international collaboration...

12-12-2025

Ashran Dato’Ghazi steps into CEO role at MRANTI

With extensive experience in entrepreneurship, technology and ecosystem development, he will lead MRANTI in advancing innovation across the region...

19-12-2025

PSUSP and The Regional Science Park launch joint flood response programme

The programme aims to support affected SMEs as well as building future flood-resistant business models...

11-12-2025

Málaga TechPark and Wuhan Institute of Industrial Innovation & Development sign agreement to boost global collaboration

Málaga TechPark expands its international network with a new partner in China...

19-12-2025

New full member joins IASP in December

This month we welcome a new full member from Lithuania to our IASP community...

IASP events

BeijingSkyLine

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 WANA division event in Saudi Arabia, and then off to Cuba and Canada!

Member & Partner Events

Events

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