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Innovation Day Keynote Speech
"Rapid change in the partnership between universities and the private sector in innovation and commercialization: Meeting the Challenge" by Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development. view the full presentation

Stimulus Grant Awarded to technology business incubator
The Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI), a technology business incubator located at the UA Tech Park, received a $1.5 million grant. The grant will provide funding for AzCI to purchase laboratory equipment, establish a “Mentor in Residence Program” and develop a commercialization training program that can be implemented state-wide. media announcement

UA Tech Park Economic Impact
The University of Arizona released a report evaluating the performance of The University of Arizona Science and Technology Park and its significant contribution to Tucson and Pima County’s economy.Click here for the report.

UA Tech Park Celebrates 15 years of success and the Next Big Idea

In January, we celebrated the Fifteen Year Anniversary of the UA Tech Park. Details

Stimulus Grant Aiding UA Bio Park
The University of Arizona received a $4.7 million grant to construct phase one infrastructure improvements at the Arizona Bioscience Park. media announcement

Arizona Bioscience Park
The University’s new bioscience park will provide a separate facility designed especially for companies working in biosciences, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

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The Office of University Research Parks (OURP) creates Communities of Innovation in support of the University of Arizona’s mission of education, research and outreach. OURP contributes to state and regional economic development utilizing research parks and business incubators to advance technology development, commercialization and business attraction. OURP manages the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation.

UA research parks and incubators are recognized as leaders in creating connected and innovative environments that accelerate technology commercialization and business development for high technology companies.