University Research Park

The University Research Park, located on 143 acres of prime University of Louisiana at Lafayette property, is designed to provide a bold new research and business environment for emerging and established companies alike. The University Research Park includes laboratories, offices and facilities for basic and applied research, testing and consulting; specialized facilities such as an immersive visualization complex and a technology incubator; and a fully equipped Hilton Garden Inn that includes an educational training facility for University students. Its primary purposes include providing an exceptional environment for teaching and research; promoting University research and development in partnership with industry and government; assisting in the growth of new ventures; promoting economic development; aiding in the transfer of technology and skills from the University to industry and government tenants.