Educational Outreach & Workforce Development

The Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) is inviting qualified, Arizona-based technology companies to apply for the AzCI IGNITE Grant program. Four grants for up to $2,500 each will be competitively awarded to ventures who are pursuing the commercialization of their innovations and growing their small businesses.

AzCI was recently included in the Star 200 special section of the Arizona Daily Star.  The story highlights AzCI's offerings and how it broadened its focus last year to make its resources available to companies at all stages - from early-stage startups to emerging companies.  The story also includes the view points of a couple successful startups.

A new exhibit called Light Painters by Sunnyside High School students is on display at the Park. In this photography exhibit the paint brush is a camera and pigment is the light. The photographs cover art that crosses the 19th and 20th century and each was made with a philosophy, design and reflection using 21st century materials to discuss contemporary points of view.

To show appreciation for the hard work of its employees and encourage building interaction, Tech Parks Arizona hosted a "meet your neighbor" luncheon for Building 9070. There was music, food and fun for all!

The Finance and Operations team manages the day-to-day operations that keep the Tech Park operating at the highest standards. The team not only oversees all the financials, facilities, new construction, development and on-going maintenance, but also seeks out innovative ways to conserve energy through 'best practices' in running a complex university research park. The team includes: Patrick Murphy, Director of Planning, Facilities and Construction; Ken Marcus, Director of UA Tech Park / CFO; Craig Kleine, Information Technology Support Analyst, Senior; Bernadette Franco, Accounting Supervisor / Human Resources Coordinator; Kat Honeycutt, Executive Assistant.