September 16, 2021
SHIELD Illinois Joins RFU’s Innovation and Research Park
SHIELD Illinois, a nonprofit unit of the University of Illinois System, is the newest tenant…
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TUFF develops mission-essential facilities for institutions of education and research.
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With over $1.5 billion invested, TUFF is a developer and advisor dedicated to creating vibrant physical environments for institutions of education and research.
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Georgia Tech
Technology Square
Midtown Atlanta’s dynamic Innovation District where University researchers, students, industry, and entrepreneurs collaborate and take new ideas to market.
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Florida Tech
Campus Renewal and Expansion
Diverse world-class campus facilities, all made possible through creative financial solutions and the expedient infusion of capital.
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Rosalind Franklin University
Innovation and Research Park
Medical innovation, information technology, and social impact converge to create a highly specialized facility in North Chicago.
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September 15, 2021
Former Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough Releases New Book
In the mid-1990’s, a dilemma existed for President Wayne Clough, similar to the dilemma that…
August 27, 2021
The Value of a Physical Innovation Community
Different manifestations of the physical innovation community are constantly being introduced: from Research Parks or…