REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Flagstaff Technology Alliance
Connecting education, business, industry, and government to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.
ARIZONA'S
NORTHERN NODE
MISSION
Catalyze Innovation & Growth
The mission of Flagstaff Technology Alliance (FTA) is to build strategic partnerships and foster collaboration among education, business, industry, and government for the purpose of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Flagstaff and the surrounding region of Northern Arizona while increasing the region’s participation in the innovation and technology economies in the state of Arizona. Â
A Nationally Recognized Innovation Leader
VISION
Arizona is a nationally recognized innovation leader—where ideas thrive, companies grow, and every community shares in our success.
OUR INITIATIVE
AREAS OF FOCUS
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT & ATTRACTION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ENTREPRENUERSHIP
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & DEPLOYMENT
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
A REGIONAL ALLIANCE
FTA is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and will bring together key regional stakeholders from education, government, economic development, healthcare, and private industries. The Alliance membership includes the major government, economic development and private organizations in Flagstaff.
GOVERNANCE
A volunteer board of directors composed of representatives of participating and contributing organizations.Â
CORE PRINCIPLES
ENCOURAGE INNOVATION
INVEST IN PEOPLE
PUT TECHNOLOGY TO WORK
SUPPORT INDUSTRY GROWTH
OUR REGIONAL STRATEGIES
Coordinate Regional Action
Build Regional Recognition
Support University Research
Expand Education & Workforce Programs
Develop Competitive Industry Clusters
Strengthen Enreprenuership
Develop Access To Venture Capital
Advance Places For Innovation
Develop the Northern Arizona Technology Park & Innovation Center
