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Inspiring Solutions
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The IASP Inspiring Solutions Programme

Inspiring Solutions is IASP’s award programme to recognise excellence within science park and area of innovation management, and give visibility to the best projects and initiatives. It also creates a library of best practices that other STPs/AOIs around the world can implement for themselves.

The solutions might be new ideas in any area of activity carried out by science parks and areas of innovation. They could be services provided to companies; new ideas in business incubation, acceleration or soft landing; new approaches to networking, internationalisation, or attracting talent; or initiatives to collaborate with the city and strengthen the whole innovation ecosystem. 

Every year 10 finalists are selected by an expert panel, before IASP members vote for the three winners, who are announced live at the IASP World Conference. 

The 2025 programme is now open! Visit https://www.iaspinspiringsolutions.com/ to submit your Inspiring Solution by 23rd April 2025.

Find out more about previous finalists below, and see the dedicated playlists on our YouTube channel: 2020, 2021, 2022,2023 and 2024.


ELIDZ-STP, Prototype development support programme
Year 2024 Finalist - East London IDZ SOC - South Africa
A programme that aids Eastern Cape entrepreneurs by leveraging sector-specific innovation opportunities. It enhances local manufacturing capabilities, supports over 520 entrepreneurs, and develops prototypes to attract investment, fostering skills in 4IR, IP, and other advanced technologies.
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Research and Technology Innovation Park, Research Summer at PIIT
Year 2024 Finalist - PIIT Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica (Research Park) - Mexico
Impactful internships for higher education students, fostering STEM career interests and integrating prospective researchers into the workforce. This program, engaging 300+ participants across five editions, enhances R&D centres' capabilities while cultivating essential skills and facilitating new academic partnerships.
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Surrey Research Park, Surrey Women's Entrepreneurship Network
Year 2024 Finalist - The Surrey Research Park - United Kingdom
A network that supports women entrepreneurs by enhancing access to funding, providing investor-readiness training, and fostering mentorship and allyship. Since November 2023, SWEN has grown to 152 members, organised successful events, and connected women with investors and mentors, driving gender equity in innovation.
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Best Practices Library

Browse the Inspiring Solutions winners and finalists, and get inspired by their innovative best practices! 

Filter/search by year, country, IASP member, or by any keyword. Solutions in green are finalists, and winners are highlighted in Gold, Silver or Bronze according to their position.