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Strategically located, but without megacity congestion and regulation, Tech Parks’ position provides a strategic business advantage for domestic and international businesses seeking to expand operations.
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Tech Parks Arizona has established itself at the intersection of innovation and university to advance business. Companies that locate at the park are connected to a world-class team that is invested in their success.
The UA Tech Park at Rita Road is located in the suburban area of Tucson’s rapidly growing southeast side. Strategically positioned, yet without the congestion and regulation of megacities, Tech Park’s location in Arizona provides access to major markets, including California, Texas, and Mexico. Tucson’s geographic location serves as a vantage point for many businesses, offering access to nearly 70 million customers in the United States and Mexico within a 1,000-mile radius.
The UA Tech Park is adjacent to Interstate 10 and just a short drive from Tucson International Airport, downtown Tucson, and the University of Arizona’s main campus.
Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona with a greater metropolitan area population of 1.1 million. When it comes to costs, Tucson is an excellent option because of the relatively low cost of living and doing business, which is 10 percent lower than the national average. Enjoy a high-quality lifestyle that is less expensive than major markets on the east and west coasts here in Southern Arizona.
A diverse bilingual workforce and industry strengths in sectors that include aerospace and defense, bioscience, renewable energy, mining, water, and arid lands as well as transportation and logistics. Industry strengths are built upon the University of Arizona’s research enterprise, established tech base in Southern Arizona, and Tech Parks Arizona’s exceptional testing, evaluation, and demonstration capabilities.
Plug directly into the University of Arizona research expertise, talented graduates, and student interns.
Personalized introductions with industry leaders, investment organizations, and community collaborators to build a professional network.
Support in developing strategies including business plans, market analysis, marketing, and operations.
Access to semi-private offices, equipped with desks, chairs, and other office essentials, providing executives with a conducive environment for focused work.
Access to office, laboratory production space, and robust campus amenities.
Tailored executive support solutions meet the needs of high-level professionals, allowing them to focus on their strategic objectives while enjoying a seamless and elevated work experience.
Tucson is on Interstate 10, one of only three coast-to-coast interstates in the country. I-10 connects Tucson with Phoenix and Los Angeles to the northwest and El Paso and Houston to the east. Branching off I-10 near downtown Tucson is Interstate 19, which connects to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, 64 miles to the south. A convenient access route between San Diego and Southern Arizona is available via Interstate 8, which intersects with I-10 in Casa Grande, about 64 miles northwest of Tucson.
Southern Arizona sits on one of the most heavily traveled rail lines in the country, the Union Pacific mainline, which primarily carries trains transporting containers to and from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Union Pacific also owns 26% of Grupo Ferroviario Mexicano (GFM), the parent company of Ferrocarril Mexicano (Ferromex), which operates the railway running from Guaymas into Arizona.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is known for its friendly customer service and convenient travel experience. Passengers can fly to and from Tucson International Airport on flights serving 19 destinations in the United States on six different airlines, with convenient stop connections that can get you to more than 400 cities around the world. Navigating the terminal at Tucson International Airport is as easy and low-stress as it gets.
The region’s unique geography near the Mexican border and near deep water ports, as well as strong transportation infrastructure, means excellent access for trade. A southwestern location allows Southern Arizona to be on the western coast of the United States and Mexico: Port of Long Beach/ Los Angeles, Port of San Diego, Port Guaymas, Port of Mazatlán, and Port of Hueneme.
