Tech Parks Arizona
| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founder | University of Arizona |
| Type | Research park |
| Headquarters | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
Area served | Southern Arizona |
Tech Parks Arizona is a university-affiliated research and technology organization located in Tucson, Arizona, operated by the University of Arizona. Established in 1994, it manages two research parks UA Tech Park at Rita Road and UA Tech Park at The Bridges—as well as the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), a business incubator network. that supports technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and regional economic development by connecting industry with university resources and fostering startup growth. The organization hosts more than 100 companies that employ over 6,000 knowledge workers and its activities contribute approximately $2 billion annually to the regional economy. Tech Parks Arizona accelerates the success of companies by plugging them into the dynamic resources of the University of Arizona.
Tech Parks Arizona manages UA Tech Park at Rita Road, UA Tech Park at The Bridges and University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI). Together, these parks facilitate research, development and entrepreneurial activity in Southern Arizona.
History
Tech Parks Arizona was created in 1994 following the purchase of a former International Business Machines (IBM) campus to the University of Arizona. The campus was developed into what is now known as the UA Tech Park, which has become a hub for innovation and research in Southern Arizona. Over the years, Tech Parks Arizona expanded its mission to support a broader range of tech-based companies and startups, strengthening Tucson’s position as a growing technology hub. In 2003, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) was established to support startups and growing tech companies. In 2020, Tech Parks Arizona launched a second location, UA Tech Park at The Bridges, located in Tucson’s urban core just minutes from downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona’s main campus.
Facilities
UA Tech Park (Rita Road)
The UA Tech Park is one of the nation’s premier research parks, established at the intersection of innovation and the university to advance business. Located in southeast Tucson, this 1,267-acre park houses established companies, startups, and research labs. This location also includes specialized facilities such Dry and Wet Labs as well as a Solar Zone.
Solar Zone
The Solar Zone at the UA Tech Park is one of the largest multi-technology solar demonstration sites in the United States. Established in partnership with Tucson Electric Power, it spans over 200 acres and serves as a platform for research, testing, and commercialization of solar technologies. The site is designed to generate 25 megawatts of power each day – nearly twice the daily electrical consumption of the Tech Park and enough to power the hoes of more than 4,600 TEP residential customers for a year. The Solar Zone brings together companies, researchers and utility providers to evaluate the performance, efficiency and scalability of various photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) systems.
UA Tech Park at The Bridges
Situated near downtown Tucson, this 65-acre park is supports urban innovation and high-tech growth. UA Tech Park at the Bridges includes buildings such as The Refinery, Springhill Suites, Arizona Public Media, and The Mission Integration Lab.
University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI)
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is an incubator network supporting science and technology companies at all stages of development through a 28-point roadmap. UACI supports science and tech startups in a range of industries including bioscience, aerospace, optics and software development based in Southern Arizona, the United States and around the globe
Tenants
- Applied Energetics
- American Analytical
- Darling Geomatics
- Critical Systems
- Citi
- University of Arizona Astronomy & Steward Observatory
- Diamond Wealth Management
- Dimensional energy
- Doppler Systems
- E.ON
- Elite Building Services
- Eurest
- Eurofins Cell Tx
- FitZona
- GEOST
- Hamilton Innovations
- IBM
- International Tower Inc.
- Jacobs
- Micro-Hybrid
- Motorcycle Training Concepts
- NeuTheraeputics
- NP Photonics
- Paramium Technologies
- Raytheon
- Reglagene
- Strike Photonics Inc.
- TheraCea
- TEP
- US Air Tech (USAT)
- Verizon
- WGL Energy
References
- https://techparks.arizona.edu/
- https://www.uaci.com/about/about-uaci
- https://wc.arizona.edu/papers/89/78/01%202%20m.html
- https://tucson.com/news/local/business/article_2f63b650-535e-11ef-a0ba-5ff89641ff4a.html
External links
- Official website
- UA Tech Park at Rita Road
- UA Tech Park at The Bridges
- University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI)
- Solar Zone at the UA Tech Park
- purchase of a former International Business Machines (IBM) campus
- Tech Parks Arizona expanded its mission to support a broader range of tech-based companies and startups
- The Refinery
- The Mission Integration Lab
- Applied Energetics
- American Analytical
- Darling Geomatics
- Critical Systems
- University of Arizona Astronomy & Steward Observatory
- Dimensional energy
- Doppler Systems
- E.ON
- Elite Building Services
- Eurest
- Eurofins Cell Tx
- GEOST
- Hamilton Innovations
- International Tower Inc.
- Jacobs
- Micro-Hybrid
- Motorcycle Training Concepts
- NeuTheraeputics
- NP Photonics
- Paramium Technologies
- Reglagene
- Strike Photonics Inc.
- TheraCea
- US Air Tech (USAT)
- WGL Energy
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