IASP welcomes four new Full members in February

This February, IASP welcomes four new full members to our association: Sapiens Parque (Brazil), Qassim University Innovation Center (Saudi Arabia), Norrköping Science Park (Sweden), and Innopark Konya Teknoloji Gelistirme Bolgesi (Türkiye). 

Sapiens Parque (Brazil)

Sapiens Parque, situated in the dynamic city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, is a park committed to advancing sustainable socio-economic and environmental development in Brazil. Covering an area of 430 hectares, and boasting 25.000 m² of green spaces, Sapiens Parque is home to over 100 companies and three incubators supporting numerous startups.  

While its primary focus is on software engineering, the park is also a hub for diverse industries, including film editing and production, bioengineering, genetics, civil engineering, waste management, and sports technology, among others. The park is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems designed to attract and nurture talent and companies while enabling technology-driven business growth as an emerging hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. 

Qassim University Innovation Center (Saudi Arabia)

Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, is the vibrant city where Qassim University is located. The university’s campus covers about eight square kilometers right in the heart of the region. Through its Center for Innovation and Intellectual Property, the university provides resources and support to students, faculty, and researchers, facilitating the development and protection of their innovative ideas and inventions.  

The center plays a central role in nurturing groundbreaking ideas and facilitating their transformation into market-ready products. It is responsible for registering intellectual property and ensuring innovators receive the necessary protection and guidance to thrive. In addition, the university operates two incubators, currently supporting 28 startups across a variety of sectors, including agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry, civil engineering, electronics, and energy. 

Norrköping Science Park (Sweden)

Norrköping Science Park, located in scenic Norrköping, Sweden, is a dynamic innovation hub that bridges academia, industry, and entrepreneurs to drive cutting-edge research and business development.  Closely linked with Linköping University, the park focuses on key sectors such as visual media, printed and organic electronics, and smart cities.  

The park offers a wide range of resources, including test arenas, labs, coworking spaces, offices, and an incubator. By enabling collaboration between startups, established companies, and researchers, Norrköping Science Park plays a central role in the region’s innovation ecosystem, supporting the growth of both established companies and emerging ventures, and positioning itself as a leader in sustainable and future-oriented technologies. 

InnoPark Konya (Türkiye)

InnoPark Konya, established in 2015, is a Technology Development Zone in Konya, Türkiye. Located within the Konya Organized Industrial Zone, it spans approximately 122,000 square meters. InnoPark is a collaborative initiative involving seven universities, including Selçuk University and Necmettin Erbakan University, as well as various industrial organisations and local government entities.

The Konya Technology Development Zone envisions becoming a globally recognised technology park, driving innovation-led economic growth in the region with a strong emphasis on technological advancement and production. To enable this technological advancement in the region, InnoPark Konya provides infrastructure and support to companies engaged in R&D and software development. 

Please join us in welcoming them to our global community!