Association of University Research Parks Canada: National economic impact study

University research and technology parks have become a key element in the infrastructure that supports the knowledge based economy and Canadas innovation agenda. University research and technology parks provide a location in which researchers and companies operate in close proximity, which creates an environment of collaboration and innovation, promoting the development, transformation and commercialization of technology and knowledge-based innovation. The Association of University Research Parks Canada (AURP Canada) represents 28 existing and planned research and technology parks across the country, with a mandate to build awareness of the importance of university research and technology parks with stakeholders across government, academia and industry to more broadly advance the science and technology movement in Canada. Economic impact estimates associated with the operations and capital expenditures of companies located in the parks will be used by AURP Canada to help develop and reinforce its strategy for identifying sustainable development opportunities.