TIME Magazine Names The University of Arizona Center for Innovation Among Top Business Incubators
August 18, 2026 (Tucson, Ariz.)- The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) was recognized as one of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators in 2026, as published by TIME Magazine, securing national recognition for its success in helping entrepreneurs launch and grow innovative science and technology companies. The ranking spotlights the United States’ most effective […]
Paramium Technologies Graduates from UACI, Expands Operations at UA Tech Park
TUCSON, Ariz. — Paramium Technologies, an innovative startup building a global ground station network to streamline satellite communications, is graduating from the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, and expanding into the UA Tech Park. Founded in 2019 by University […]
Prominent Community Leader Carmine DeBonis Jr. Joins Tech Parks Arizona’s Governance Board
TUCSON, Ariz. – Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmine DeBonis Jr., Deputy County Administrator for Pima County, to the board of directors that oversees the University of Arizona’s tech parks. Campus Research Corporation (CRC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to maintain, develop, operate, market and lease the parks to support the educational, research and land grant mission of the University of Arizona. The CRC […]
Strategic Leadership Expansion: Tech Parks Arizona Names Chief Financial Officer
TUCSON, Ariz. – Tech Parks Arizona, a key driver of innovation and university-based economic development in Southern Arizona, is pleased to welcome Stacey Lemos as Chief Financial Officer. Tech Parks Arizona, part of the University of Arizona, operates a network of innovation hubs which includes the UA Tech Park, UA Tech Park at The Bridges, and the UA Center for Innovation that bring […]
Arteris Bio Relocates into UA Tech Park to Advance Novel Topical Technology Platform
The University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park is pleased to welcome Arteris Bio, a life sciences company developing advanced topical technologies focused on skin physiology, microcirculation, and peripheral comfort. The company is led by founder and CEO Bruce Register, Ph.D., whose more than 30 years of experience span scientific research, global pharmaceutical leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures. Arteris Bio is moving […]
Tech Park Leader Carol Stewart Elected to Tucson Airport Authority Board
Carol Stewart, Vice President, University of Arizona and CEO of UA Tech Parks and President of the UA Center for Innovation has been elected to the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting on January 26, 2026. This volunteer appointment reflects Stewart’s distinguished leadership and her contributions to advancing community […]
Arizona’s Leading Early-Stage Pitch Competition is Back
One of Arizona’s most anticipated entrepreneurial events, IdeaFunding is opening its 2026 competition with a new structure designed to better serve startup founders across the state. A flagship event of TENWEST, IdeaFunding continues to provide early-stage companies with mentorship and pitch training and the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and awards. Applications are now […]
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 […]