Archive 2022

University of Arizona Launches Mission Integration Lab at new UA Tech Park at The Bridges

The University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation and Impact launched its new research building in the UA Tech Park at The Bridges.

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New Cutting Edge Carbon Dioxide Utilization Facility Opens in Tucson

Dimensional Energy's new facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel, create new jobs and reduce airline emissions.

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UEDA Announces Category Leaders for 2022 Awards of Excellence

This week, the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) announced winners of its annual Awards of Excellence program during their annual Summit hosted in San Antonio, Texas. Tech Parks Arizona, University of Arizona Center for Innovation was among the recipients.

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TLA, FORGE, and UACI Launch Service to Provide Top-Tier Mentoring to Ecosystem Startups

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U.S. Economic Development Administration Awards $400,000 from the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $400,000 as part of the CARES Act to complete a feasibility study of the 2,100-acre Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) site.

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Leader of University of Arizona Tech Parks Promoted to Vice President

Tech Parks Arizona leader Carol Stewart has been promoted to Vice President at the University of Arizona.

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Canadian Company Establishes U.S. Operations Through University of Arizona Center for Innovation Soft Landings Program

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) welcomes Canadian-based Longan Vision to Tucson, Arizona.

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Arizona Tech Council Vice President of Southern Arizona Regional Office Joins Tech Parks Arizona Governance

Karla Morales has been appointed to the board of directors which oversees Tech Parks Arizona.

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University of Arizona Center for Innovation Awarded InBIA Soft Landings Designee of the Year

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation is celebrating the Soft Landings Program

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Steward Observatory Research, Testing and Demonstration Operations Expand at the UA Tech Park

Steward Observatory is expanding operations at the UA Tech Park off Rita Road.

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University of Arizona Hosts Canadian Startups through International Soft Landings Program

UACI welcomes two Canadian Startups to Southern Arizona through its Global Advantage Soft Landings program to explore international expansion opportunities into the United States.

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University of Arizona Center for Innovation Announces Startup Sponsorship Opportunity with Startup Tucson

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) has teamed up with Startup Tucson to sponsor one promising startup team with resources, facilities, services, and expert guidance to grow their business. The year-long program will also foster networking opportunities for its participants. 

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Mission Integration Lab opens at the University of Arizona Tech Park

A new research facility opened at the University of Arizona Tech Park.

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UA christens new research-balloon lab in Tucson

University of Arizona space scientists have a new place to ready mission packages for high-altitude balloon flights, with the opening of the school’s Mission Integration Lab on Tucson’s south side.

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A Walk in the Park

Jessa B. Turner

TREND Report

Here at Tech Parks Arizona, a walk in the park, is more than a leisurely stroll. We move at the speed of business.

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U of A to Test Balloon-Based Space Tech on Tucson's South Side

David Wichner 

Aviation Pros

The University of Arizona is taking its balloon-based space research to the next level, with a new lab sprouting up at the UA Tech Park at The Bridges on Tucson's south side.

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Here’s why sustainability innovators are planting roots in Arizona

AZ Big Media

Arizona Commerce Authority

Arizona has increasingly become home to a cluster of industries that can only be described as world-changing. They are sectors that drive “sustainability,” and include electric and zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, next-generation battery technology, solar and other clean energy production, biodegradable materials, freshwater science, agritech, and more.

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UArizona will develop and test balloon-borne payloads at new Mission Integration Lab

Daniel Stolte

UA News

Construction has begun on a tall, hangar-like "high bay," where researchers and students can work on instruments, telescopes and high-altitude balloon technology. 

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Here’s how the innovative Southern Arizona economy is thriving

Erin Thorburn

AZ Big Media

Like an impressive wingspan helps the albatross remain in flight, a talented workforce fueled by educational resources aids in an economy’s prosperity. And so it is for Southern Arizona.

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