The Refinery at UA Tech Park at The Bridges Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Tech Parks Arizona proudly announces that The Refinery, the flagship building at the University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park at The Bridges, has earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation by Tech Parks Arizona and its development partner, The Boyer Company, one […]
Tech Parks Arizona Drives $2.6 Billion Annual Economic Impact
Tech Parks Arizona celebrates a powerful economic legacy, reporting a $2.6 billion annual economic impact. The figure comes from a newly released analysis of 2024 data, the organization’s milestone 30th anniversary year, and conducted by the independent research firm Rounds Consulting Group. Every five years, Tech Parks Arizona undertakes a comprehensive assessment of its three […]
Tech Parks Arizona Receives 2025 Golden Prospector Merit Award
Tech Parks Arizona has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Golden Prospector Award of Merit from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) for 30 years of innovation, growth and success. The award was presented at the AAED Fall Forum in Prescott, Arizona, where economic development leaders from across the state gathered to recognize outstanding […]
Casey Carrillo Appointed as Board Member for Oro Valley Chamber
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is proud to announce that Executive Director, Casey Carrillo, has been appointed to the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Carrillo has long been committed to driving innovation across Southern Arizona. Her dedication is evident through her previous roles at the University of Arizona’s […]
UACI Director Anita Bell Appointed as Vice Chair for BIOSA Board
University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is proud to announce that Director, Anita Bell, has been appointed Vice Chair for the Board of Directors of the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA). Bell has been a cornerstone in Southern Arizona’s startup ecosystem for more than two decades, directly supporting over 300 early-stage science […]
UACI’s New Digital Hub Redefines Incubation
For more than 20 years, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) has been Southern Arizona’s innovation powerhouse—helping over 300 founders turn big ideas into real-world impact. As part of the ongoing evolution in elevating the programmatic experience, UACI is pleased to announce the official launch of its platform: The UACI Program Roadmap© Hub. […]
Tech Parks Arizona Marketing Specialist Appointed to Ben’s Bells Board
Tech Parks Arizona announces that Nicola Esposito, Marketing Specialist, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Ben’s Bells, a Tucson-founded nonprofit dedicated to inspiring kindness and strengthening communities through education, programs and art. Through its programs, Ben’s Bells has reached millions of people locally and globally, inspiring individuals to recognize and act on […]
Two Healthcare Startups Awarded One-Year UA Center for Innovation Incubation
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce the winning startups for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation. OncoNexus and Sonoran Robotics will each receive a one-year sponsored entry into UACI which includes the people, place and programming needed to successfully […]
Tech Parks Arizona CEO Appointed to the Brazil–U.S. Fulbright Initiative at PUCRS
Carol Stewart, Vice President of the University of Arizona, Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed to serve in the newly awarded Fulbright initiative designed to strengthen academic and research collaboration between Brazil and the United States. Formalized on June 10, 2025, the five-year partnership was created in cooperation with the Fulbright Commission and is supported […]
Steward Observatory Research, Testing and Demonstration Operations Expand at the UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce that the University of Arizona, Steward Observatory is expanding the Engineering and Technical Services research, testing and demonstration operations at the UA Tech Park off Rita Road and Interstate-10. The University of Arizona is a world leader in space sciences and as a Tier 1 research university […]