Archive 2018

UA Tech Park Voted Best Workplace

The University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park won Tucson’s Most Innovative Workplace and the Best Workplace Culture based on votes from the Arizona Daily Star Reader’s Choice Awards.

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US Department of Energy Selects the UA Tech Park and Arizona Center for Innovation as a Preferred Connector Site for the American-Made Solar Prize

The UA Tech Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) were selected by the U.S.

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Tech Parks Arizona Received Recognition during Arizona-Mexico’s Bi-national Conference

Tech Parks Arizona received special recognition during a bi-national conference highlighting bi-national innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness between the state of Arizona and Sonora. Tech Parks Arizona received the Paul J. Fannin Award for its persistence in advancing economic development within the Arizona-Sonora Mega-Region.

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Ideas to Market Place - Entrepreneurs Rise to the Innovative Minds Challenge

Tech Parks Arizona and the Arizona Center for Innovation held the 4^th Annual Innovative Minds Challenge in partnership with Perkins Coie.  The Innovative Minds Challenge is designed to link University of Arizona (UA) students with business savvy mentors and help fund innovation as well as provide one-on-one business coaching. 

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University of Arizona Tech Park Champion to Retire

After thirty-two years of working for the University of Arizona, Associate Vice President Bruce A. Wright is retiring from Tech Parks Arizona.

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Local Bio-Science Startup Wins National Startup Award

July 26th, 2018 - University of Arizona research is identified as a breakthrough invention for the Freedom from Cancer Startup Challenge.

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New Study shows that the UA Tech Park has a Significant Impact on the Region

Tech Parks Arizona has released a new study documenting the economic impact of the UA Tech Park.  The report indicates that the UA Tech Park and its resident companies have an annual economic impact of $2.0 billion.

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Tech Parks Arizona Received Recognition during Arizona-Mexico’s Bi-national Conference

Tech Parks Arizona received special recognition during a bi-national conference highlighting bi-national innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness between the state of Arizona and Sonora. Tech Parks Arizona received the Paul J. Fannin Award for its persistence in advancing economic development within the Arizona-Sonora Mega-Region.

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Arizona Photonics Days 2018

The media is invited to attend Arizona Photonics Days which is two days of technical discussions and business-to-business meetings centered around the enabling industry of photonics and optics.  Th

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Space Available at Tucson's Best Workplace

Trend Report

Naomi Weiner

November 2018 Issue

Where do emerging companies and technology giants work side by side? At Technology’s Best Address—the UA Tech Park at Rita Road.

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Growing Tucson's Tech Industry

Arizona Public Media

Experts say that Tucson's tech and startup industries are growing, thanks in part to a supportive environment provided by the UA. Bruce Wright, the recently retired associate vice president for Tech Parks Arizona, is interviewed.

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UA Tech Park Leader Steps Down

Lee Allen

Inside Tucson Business

Published on: October 2, 2018

Bruce Wright is retiring after more than three decades at the helm of the university facility.

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Retiring Wright Led New Era of UA Economic-Development Efforts

Arizona Daily Star

David Wichner

Published: September 22, 2018

Bruce Wright is retiring as associate vice president for Tech Parks Arizona but intends to stay active in the community.

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Retiring Wright Led New Era of UA Economic-Development Efforts

Arizona Daily Star

David Wichner

Published: September 22, 2018

Bruce Wright is retiring as associate vice president for Tech Parks Arizona but intends to stay active in the community.

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Tucson Tech: UA Tech Park is Support Site for National Solar-Technology Contest

David Wichner 

Arizona Daily Star

Published: August 30, 2018

The University of Arizona Tech Park and its business incubator will help scientists and entrepreneurs explore new solar power technologies as part of a U.S. Department of Energy competition to advance American-made solar innovations.

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UA Tech Park to Mentor Companies in Solar Competition

Zachary Ziegler

Arizona Public Media

Publication: August 20, 2018

Participants could win a portion of $3 million. Will receive help from UA and other 'Connector' organizations.

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UA Tech Park Economic Impact Grew Last Year, Report Says

Arizona Daily Star

David Wichner 

The UA Tech Park is seeing monumental growth. 

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UA Tech Park Adds $2B to Arizona Economy Last Year, Report Says

Arizona Public Media

Brandon Mejia

The UA Tech Park expects to add hundreds of jobs this year.

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TEP Ranks Among Nation's Top Utilities for Expanding Energy Storage

Arizona Republic

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has developed energy storage systems at a scale that ranks among the utility industry?s leaders, according to a report released today by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA).

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University Startups Contribute Millions to State Economy

The Arizona Board of Regents reports the three state universities are contributing millions of dollars to the Arizona economy and creating thousands of jobs each year.

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