Value proposition

The leading association of innovation communities worldwide. Driving member growth, internationalisation & effectiveness

IASP is the worldwide network of science and technology parks (STPs), innovation districts (IDs), areas of innovation (AOIs) and other innovation spaces. With members in 80 countries, we connect the professionals managing innovation ecosystems worldwide and provide services that drive their growth, knowledge sharing and internationalisation.

Our members enhance the competitiveness of companies and entrepreneurs of their cities and regions, and contribute to sustainable economic development through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the transfer of knowledge and technology between universities and companies. Engaged in their local communities they provide environments that enhance a culture of innovation and attractive places to live and work.

IASP is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

IASP is a founding member of the World Alliance for Innovation - WAINOVA.

International visibility for our members, knowledge sharing about the STP/AOI industry including:, statistics, books, articles and conference proceedings, webinars, and sector specific working groups, International events and conferences, open innovation support via POINT tech brokerage service, project collaboration, telling the story of what science parks do, accreditation, and strategic analysis with the Strategigram