Driving Innovation and Business Growth Through University Collaboration

Tech Parks Arizona has established itself at the intersection of innovation and academia to advance business. Our purpose-built environment is customized to support businesses of all sizes and facilitate university-industry interaction. Businesses are immediately plugged into the resources of the University of Arizona, a Research 1 (R1) university. This status indicates that the institution engages in the highest levels of research activity, and businesses benefit from a collection of research expertise and a robust talent pipeline.

The University is recognized as a world leader in research and innovation with expertise in the following sectors:

  • Water Resource Management
  • Advanced Energy
  • Space and Defense
  • Biotechnology
  • Optical Science
  • Arid Lands Agriculture and Water
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Vehicles

University of Arizona: A Leader in Research and Innovation

The University of Arizona is a world-class Tier One research university and a Top 20 public university, as ranked by the National Science Foundation. With $955 million in annual research activity, the University of Arizona is pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which recognizes universities that excel in research and academic achievement.

No. 1

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

R&D Expenditures

No. 2

WATER RESOURCES

in the U.S. (No. 6 in the world)

No. 3

HIGH HISPANIC-ENROLLMENT IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY

in U.S. Institutions

No. 4

EARTH SCIENCE

in the U.S. 

No. 6

NASA-FUNDED ACTIVITY

among public universities

No. 7

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

R&D Expenditures

No. 6

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

in the nation

No. 2

IN R&D EXPENDITURES

overall

UA is home to nearly 45,000 students – both undergraduate and graduate – who represent every state in the nation and 116 countries. It offers more than 300 majors through 20 colleges across three campuses – Tucson, Phoenix, and Sierra Vista. It also provides the state’s only medical school.

UA Rankings: Recognized Among the Top Universities Globally

The UA was ranked No. 52 based on its quality of education, alumni employment, faculty quality, research output, publications, influence, and citations. That ranking places the UA among the top 1% of universities worldwide. The UA recently earned its highest overall mark in the U.S. News & World Report ranking since 2011, placing 46th among public institutions in the Best Colleges 2019 guidebook.

Tech Park tenant companies benefit from access to researchers and innovators in the UA’s many internationally recognized programs, including:

  • Advanced energy (solar)
  • Defense and security
  • Mining technology and analytics
  • Biotechnology (medical devices and diagnostics)
  • Arid lands agriculture and water technology
  • Intelligent transportation systems/smart vehicles

UA ranks among the top 10 NASA grant recipients and is the first public university to lead a NASA mission to Mars.

UA ranks No. 1 in the nation for research expenditures in the physical sciences.

The Banner – University Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading hospitals in heart surgery, respiratory disorders, cancer, neurology and neurosurgery, urology, kidney disease, orthopedics, and digestive disorders.

Each year, UA graduates more than 7,000 students, many in fields critical to technology companies: life sciences, physical sciences, space science, optics, MIS, entrepreneurship, and more.

In addition, many UA undergraduates are eager for internship opportunities.

Our business support team will work closely with you to provide access to this talent pool to support your growing business.

As a tenant company at UA Tech Park, possibilities abound for collaborative research, technology licensing agreements, consultation, and other productive arrangements. Talk to us about how UA expertise can help your company succeed

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