Tech Parks Arizona creates dynamic research park communities that bring the expertise of the University of Arizona together with technology companies and entrepreneurs from across the region and around the world to create and commercialize leading edge innovations.

Did you know our labs offer a best practices environment, having adopted the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)? The Tech Park's official GLP-certified laboratory facilities ensure that the lab standards and equipment are at the highest caliber for non-clinical research. Therefore, companies who "rent a bench" have a solid foundation and can easily build their business using our equipment, lab space and research documentation templates. 

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Tech Launch Arizona Commercialization Partners

What are the ingredients of a successful university startup? Along with great, marketable ideas for a product or service, it takes a solid leadership. Tech Launch Arizona's Commercialization Partners bring experienced entrepreneurship and leadership expertise to the table to help new University of Arizona-born ventures succeed.


Tech Parks Go Global

The University of Arizona's Global Initiatives Office featured Tech Parks Arizona in its annual magazine, Global Reach. The article spotlights the new direction the Tech Parks is taking with its international business attraction program called Global Advantage. The comprehensive strategy provides customized solutions for companies seeking a unique combination of services and connections with the University of Arizona.


Grafted Growers Moves Into The UA Tech Park

Another company has chosen to locate their business in the world-class labs of the UA Tech Park. Grafted Growers, a company founded by UA graduates, is a life sciences startup company that specializes in the indoor production of tomatoes and vegetable plants for commercial and hobby markets.


Innovative Minds Challenge

Do you have an innovative idea? Interested in developing your idea into a business or non-profit organization? The Arizona Center for Innovation and Perkins Coie have teamed up to offer the Innovative Minds Challenge, which encourages the commercialization of innovation. Money, mentoring, and business support await the winning UA student teams.


New Outdoor Eating Area

The UA Tech Park has recently built a new outdoor eating area for the employees at the Park. You will find multiple tables and a nicely shaded area for your eating enjoyment. The eating area is located in the Innovation Plaza, which is adjacent to Cafe Zona. As the weather warms up, we will bring you some fun outdoor BBQ food options.


Tech Parks Intern Profile

Sophia Lee Chen is a second-year physics Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona who is passionate about environmental issues. Through a NASA fellowship program, Sophia has aided Tech Parks Arizona in coordinating a high school solar go-kart competition called Racing the Sun. She has significantly helped in connecting academic and industry professionals to mentor students, as well as helped organize and teach workshops.


Tech Parks Arizona is part of Tech Launch Arizona, a University of Arizona initiative to create an ecosystem of invention, commercialization and impact.

Tech Parks Arizona · www.techparks.arizona.edu
9070 S. Rita Road, Suite 1750, Tucson AZ 85747 · 520-621-4088