University Park

About the Park

“The purpose of University Park is to facilitate a positive role in economic development by bringing together members of the community with members of the university to forge mutually beneficial relationships that will impact long-term growth for the region.”  ~Vaughn Vandegrift, SIUE Chancellor

• 330-acre mixed-use technology park
• Located in the  St. Louis metropolitan area on the I-270/ I-55 corridor between St. Louis and Chicago
• Located on the 2,660-acre SIUE campus in Edwardsville, Ill., within the City of Edwardsville
• Home to 22 thriving business, industry and state tenants who enjoy the competitive advantage of being located on a university campus
• Tenant classifications:
    - Agricultural/Biotechnology
    - Professional Services
    - Health Sciences
    - Information Technology
• Direct access to more than 900 faculty members and nearly 13,500 students
• Fully developed sites with utilities at lot lines
• Detailed site info available (soil type, environmental reports)
• Covenant protected
• Featured properties available for lease

University Park Mission

University Park’s mission is to mobilize the vast intellectual, applied research and business capabilities of SIUE and facilitate interaction with leading-edge research and technology-based businesses. University Park offers emerging industries and new businesses the resources to gain a competitive edge; benefits the economic development of the region by attracting new business and investment dollars to the area, and offers students and faculty the opportunity to conduct applied research.

University Park Vision

University Park will become a recognized leader in economic development comprised of entrepreneurial businesses that conduct leading-edge research and development with a focus on emerging biotechnologies.

University Park, SIUE, Accountability for the Investment of Public Funds Compliance Report

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