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Stanford Research Park
Stanford Research Park is the world's first university research park, located in Palo Alto, California. It promotes collaboration between academia and industry, focusing on research and development commercialization.
Overview
What Stanford Research Park does
What Stanford Research Park is
Stanford Research Park is the world's first university research park, located in Palo Alto, California. It promotes collaboration between academia and industry, focusing on research and development commercialization.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1951
- Approximate age
- About 75 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 11, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Stanford Research Park as a community
Community overview
Stanford Research Park was founded in 1951 as a partnership between Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and serves as a hub for research and development, hosting a diverse community of over 150 companies, including notable names such as Tesla, HP, and Facebook. The park was established to foster collaboration between academia and industry, providing a space for innovation and economic development.
Community focus
Stanford Research Park focuses on research and development across various sectors, particularly in technology and life sciences. The park includes a designated Life Science District that supports bioengineering, precision medicine, medical devices, and digital health. The community is characterized by its proximity to Stanford University, venture capital firms, and a network of resources that support startups and established companies alike.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a vibrant community of companies, resources for innovation, and collaboration opportunities with academia and industry leaders. The park provides a supportive environment for both startups and established companies, fostering economic development and technological advancement.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 150
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and accelerator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
Stanford Research Park hosts various events, including Lunchtime Learning educational sessions held in-person at The Hub, Wellness Events such as yoga and fitness classes, and Toastmasters for practicing public speaking.
Notable members
Notable companies and initiatives within Stanford Research Park include Tesla, HP, Facebook, StartX, and the Alexandria Center for Life Science.
Common questions
What to know about Stanford Research Park
Upseed classifies Stanford Research Park under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
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