Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Translating research to real-world tools.

As an institution that leads the generation of ideas, knowledge and technologies addressing challenges across Arizona and around the world, the University of Arizona invests in the partnerships and processes to translate these advancements into real-world innovations.

Real-World impact through
Innovation and Engagement

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Drachman Institute

Resilience, Connection, and Belonging across the Built Environment

The Drachman Institute is committed to advancing resilience, connection, and belonging across the built environment through transformational interdisciplinary research, design and outreach partnerships.

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Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining

Industry-academic research cooperatives supporting sustainable mining.

The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining (CESM) develops research and educational initiatives that enhance the environmental sustainability of mining. 

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BIO5 Institute

Bold Solutions for a Better Tomorrow

The BIO5 Institute is a powerhouse of bioscience discovery and innovation, solving the world’s most complex biology-based challenges.

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Water Resources Research Center

Greater depth, broader perspective for a clear water future

The WRRC tackles key water policy and management issues, empowers informed decision-making, and enriches understanding through engagement, education, and applied research.

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Assessment and Innovation with the Arizona Institute for Resiliences

WEST Center

WEST Center facilitates innovative research and technology development to ensure safe and sustainable water supplies. Critical to WEST’s success is the partnership between the University of Arizona, the private sector, utilities, and the community at large.

Center for Applied Hydroclimate Sciences

The Center for Applied Hydroclimate Sciences provides hydroclimate predictions and projections to support decision making, inform natural resource management and policy in arid regions, and provide infrastructure for big-data management.

Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions

The Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions provides services and benefits to connect rapidly evolving scientific understanding of a changing climate with management practices in the U.S. and internationally.

Institute for Energy Solutions

The Institute for Energy Solutions, including the Power Forecasting Group, organizes energy knowledge, cross-disciplinary groups, and seed funding where possible to facilitate and innovate new UA research, training, and outreach initiatives targeting energy.

Tech Parks Arizona

Shaping the Future at technology's Best Address

Tech Parks Arizona fosters a dynamic environment aligned with the University of Arizona’s research and goals, accelerating the success of technology companies by plugging them into the dynamic resources of the University of Arizona.

Innovate with the U of A

Tech Launch Arizona

Inventions for a Better World

Making a better world by moving inventions stemming from university research and technological innovation into the marketplace where they can create lasting social and economic impact.

Translate your research