The University Financing Foundation (TUFF)

TUFF is a developer and advisor focused on creating vibrant physical environments for institutions of education and research.

[AURP @AURP]

#AURP and @UCDavisHealth is hosting the first BIO Health Caucus this year at @BIOConvention in Philadelphia at @UCScienceCenter. Check out our website for more details and learn how YOU can be a part of #AURPBHC19
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[Rosalind Franklin U @RFUniversity]

Our Innovation and Research Park, slated to open later this year, will bring together leading scientists and doctors, pharmacologists and engineers. Take a look and see our vision taking shape. #RFUInnovation #RFUResearch https://t.co/HMglt8G5Qz ^MAB

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@GeorgiaTech's #TechSquare, developed by @TUFFPartner in the heart of the #Midtown #Atlanta #InnovationDistrict, is the ideal location to showcase the new @GeorgiaPower #microgrid #sustainable #technologies project. https://t.co/LRwZpnmVnh @AURP

[Mason Ailstock @MasonAilstock]

Creating our shared future on the #University Anchored #InnovationDistricts & #Placemaking Panel at @UIIN #Sydney w/ @jacyl @wagnerjk Emma Woodhouse & Dr. Day @LendleaseGroup @GIID_org @ArnoMeerman @UTSEngage @ISA_Board #SydneyUIIN @AURP @TUFFPartner

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@AURP CEO, @bdarmody, along with @TUFFPartner President & Past AURP President, @kevinbyrnetuff, testify in Annapolis, #Maryland in support of a $16 million state #technology #investment #fund. Read more here: https://t.co/wx18GirTZc

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

The University Financing Foundation (#TUFF) partnered with @RFUniversity securing $2.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits #NMTC: Funds will help create #jobs and provide opportunities for #underserved communities. https://t.co/BI2QrrjxZ3 @TUFFPartner

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

A partnership between @TUFFPartner developed #TechSquare resident @IPaTGT & @EmoryUniversity is launching an innovative program for people with mild cognitive impairment. @CoxEnterprises is supporting the new MCI Empowerment Program with a $23.7M gift. https://t.co/AUBMEwpvGD

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@AURP Awards of Excellence were announced at the Annual Conference hosted by the @UofMaryland. @TUFFPartner CoFounder, Tom Hall, received the #CareerAchievement award from #TUFF friend @TheRTP CEO @LevitanScott for his years of service to #universities https://t.co/HAWVPEN9jD

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

#TechSquare, the expanding community of #innovation initiated by @TUFFPartner, is attracting new #corporate #InnovationCenters. @blackrock announced plans to open a new hub, with eyes on @GeorgiaTech Tech Square creating 1,000 #jobs. https://t.co/tPyjeaWfNQ #talent

[Kinetix Fund @KinetixFund]

Join us for an evening of networking with the Atlanta Life Sciences community on Thursday, Nov 1 at the rooftop bar of New Realm Brewing. Details available at: https://t.co/udqBknDqZL

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@TUFFPartner recognizes the critical role of #Federal funding for #science & #engineering at #universities as a key driver of #innovation. R&D grew by $7.2 billion from 2002 to 2016 (a 29.4% increase) according to a @ssti_org analysis of @NSF data. https://t.co/72mBbPU8Bs

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@TUFFPartner is developing the @RFUniversity #Innovation #ResearchPark in @LakeCountyIL. #Senator Duckworth visited the campus to learn about RFU’s #research, #incubator & available #industry lease space. https://t.co/RR3ZCd48eO #LakeCounty @AbbottGlobal @abbvie @TakedaPharma

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@TUFFPartner closed a $232.2 million acquisition in #Manhattan in partnership with @NorthwellHealth, #NewYork’s largest healthcare provider & private employer. Advancing #healthcare #access, #education & #research for #NYC. https://t.co/cPlLUYiO0G

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

The economic impacts of #ResearchParks & #InnovationDistricts on our communities is significant. In a recent study from @AURP member @TEConomyP_LLC it was reported that the U.S. #biosciences industry employs 1.74M & supports $2.0T in #economic output https://t.co/AFBu0ACLDG

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@TUFFPartner Supports @AURP and @ssti_org Partnership Increasing @US_EDA Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program Funding to $25 million for 2019. #University #Research #Innovation #InnovationDistricts https://t.co/6zATfZd7uJ

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

Creating physical places for #education & #research translating into #SocialGood are at the core of @TUFFPartner's mission. Our most recent project at @RFUniversity, a new #Innovation & #ResearchPark, has started construction. https://t.co/Y4ff8NcQpN @AURP

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

.@TUFFPartner was developing #InnovationDistricts in partnership with #Universities long before they were labeled. #Austin’s @CapCityTX Executive Director @chrislaing & TUFF’s @MasonAilstock discuss how @AURP is advancing the University-Anchored model. https://t.co/hJVXV26F4n

[AURP @AURP]

AURP's International I2RP at Genopole -- Registration is OPEN https://t.co/11bhHKqxcS

[The University Financing Foundation (TUFF) @TUFFPartner]

TUFF developed Technology Enterprise Park welcomes new #biopharma HQ, Vero Biotech. @GeorgiaTech #talent critical factor in choosing location. https://t.co/z47qSAyitr #lifescience #biotech @TUFFPartner @AURP

[Eisenhower Fellowships @EF_Fellows]

Applications for the USA 2019 Program are now open!
Applications due midnight on Friday, June 1. Start your #EFJourney today! https://t.co/BHhOhR3f2K