2024 Annual Report: Cummings Research Park - Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

Cummings Research Park

As the Nation’s second largest research park, we manage, internally market, and promote CRP to expand industry and recruit new companies to a vibrant and connected community.

Ribbon cuttings for new and growing companies in the Park

Here are some of the events from 2024.

<b> MDW Associates</b>: 215 Wynn Drive, Ste 301, Huntsville, AL 35805, Jan. 10

MDW Associates: 215 Wynn Drive, Ste 301, Huntsville, AL 35805, Jan. 10

<b>BlackRock Strategy</b>: 4940 Corporate Dr Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35805, July 31

BlackRock Strategy: 4940 Corporate Dr Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35805, July 31

<b>TMC</b>: 210 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, Oct. 31

TMC: 210 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, Oct. 31

<b>Bell Textron</b>: 6703 Odyssey Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, Nov. 7

Bell Textron: 6703 Odyssey Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, Nov. 7

Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, UAH I2C, Nov. 12

Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc.: UAH I2C, Nov. 12

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC): 6723 Odyssey Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806, Nov. 12

First mixed-use development in CRP: Arcadia

In 2024, we saw the opening of Arcadia in CRP East. Located at the corner of Bradford and Wynn Drives, Arcadia is the first mixed-use development in CRP East that was identified in our 2016 CRP Master Plan. With more than 200 high-end apartments to serve employees in and around the Park, and more food and beverage options to come, we are thrilled that you can continue to work, learn, play and LIVE inside CRP.

Four people smile at the ribbon cutting for Arcadia on October 29

At the ribbon cutting of Arcadia on October 29, 2024

Arcadia, a new luxury apartment complex, was completed in 2024.

Arcadia is located at 4810 Bradford Drive NW, at the corner of Wynn Drive in Cummings Research Park. It is just across from the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering.

Thoughtful and modern details elevate the experience at The Arcadia. This beautiful mural is on the wall of one of the common areas.

CRP DefenseTech Accelerator

We launched the CRP DefenseTech Accelerator in 2024! Twenty companies applied and five were selected to participate in the inaugural cohort, which began in December. Thank you to our founding sponsors, listed below.

The purpose of the CRP DefenseTech Accelerator is to grow our defense industrial base with the next generation of small businesses focused on technology products. Companies selected for the cohort learn how to grow their products for the defense and commercial markets. Our first cohort is focusing on supporting the U.S. Air Force.

The inaugural cohort of the CRP DefenseTech Accelerator. The five companies selected to participate are Huntsville-based and are meeting the week of December 2-6 for the initial kick-off

Participating companies

Thanks to our founding sponsors!

Events in the Park

We host a number of events in Cummings Research Park throughout the year to offer your companies opportunities for engagement and networking. These include pop-up ice cream socials, pop-up coffee stops, and more. In May, we also added the Blue Bike West Bike Share! Subscribe to our CRP Newsletter to get updates on our events. The signup link is at the top right of cummingsresearchpark.com.

On May 1, Cummings Research Park launched the Blue Bikes West Bike Share program. There are three pilot locations inside the Park: The Point @ Lake 4, 635 Discovery Drive, and near 1051 Enterprise Way.

Our CRP Pop-Up Ice Cream events are very popular in the summer months! This one took place on June 20.

CRP employees are also welcome to attend our Coffee Pop-Ups, which happen at different times during the year. This one was on November 19.

Congratulations, Erin!

CRP Executive Director Erin Koshut concluded her two-year tenure as board president for the Association of University Research Parks (AURP).

2024 Annual Report: Cummings Research Park