Guiding Principles
Tech Park Arizona
will help you Succeed
Our work is guided by principles focused on strengthening the University of Arizona’s mission, advancing technology, and fostering the growth of technology companies. We are committed to developing world-class innovation centers that contribute to the community’s economic, social, and cultural well-being, while maintaining sustainability and meeting the needs of our tenants. These principles drive our vision of creating thriving purpose-built environments
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Strengthen and enhance the outreach land-grant mission of the University of Arizona.
- Contribute to the discovery and development of new technologies.
- Assist in the development and growth of technology companies.
- Contribute to the economic prosperity of the community and state.
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
- Develop the Parks as integral components of The University of Arizona by locating strategic University facilities, cooperative programs and innovative corporations within the Parks.
- Develop the Parks as world-class centers for innovation, research and development.
- Advance and accelerate technology innovation and commercialization with Tech Launch Arizona.
- Develop, operate and maintain the Parks efficiently and cost-effectively for financial self-sufficiency.
- Develop the Parks in a sustainable manner that is sensitive to the Sonoran Desert environment.
- Develop the Parks in a manner that is compatible with and mindful of the community and adjacent neighborhoods.
- Engage the community in meaningfully so that the Parks contribute to the community’s cultural, social, and economic well-being.
- Develop the Parks as major employment centers contributing to wealth creation.
- Design Parks as live, learn, work, play and stay environment
- Utilize a flexible and responsive approach to development based on market conditions.
- Operate the Parks to the industry’s highest standards and in a manner that is competitive with the best research parks in North America.
- Operate the Parks to meet the needs and requirements of the tenants.
