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INDUSTRY SECTORS

BUILT FOR GROWTH ACROSS ADVANCED INDUSTRIES

NATP brings together world-class research, advanced infrastructure, and a connected community to help industries innovate, scale, and thrive in northern Arizona.

OUR PRIORITY INDUSTRY SECTORS

SIX SECTORS ALIGNED TO OUR REGIONAL STRENGTH

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BIOSCIENCE & MEDICAL DEVICES 

Life sciences companies advancing in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medtech innovation. 
 

  • NAU Health Professions & research labs
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  • University of Arizona BIO5 & Health Sciences partnership
     

  • Proximity to Phoenix bioscience corridor 


 

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SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPORT & ADV. MANUFACTURING

Precision manufacturing, packaging, test, and supply chain solutions.
 

  • Advanced manufacturing infrastructure
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  • Skilled engineering &
    technical talent 
     

  • Strong supply chain & logistics access


 

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AEROSPACE | SPACE | DEFENSE

Mission ready systems and components for aerospace, space, and defense. 
 

  • High elevation testing & validation
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  • UAS test ranges & R&D capabilities
     

  • Proximity to defense & space partners  


 

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AI | CYBERSECURITY | QUANTUM

Intelligent systems, secure infrastructure, and next-gen software. 
 

  • High-performance compute & connectivity
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  • Cybersecurity research & talent pipeline
     

  • Secure environment for R&D & testing 


 

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OPTICAL SCIENCES & ASTRONOMY 

Optics, photonic, and astronomy technologies that expand our vision.
 

  • World class dark skies & observatories
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  • University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences 
     

  • Optics & photonics experience


 

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FOREST PRODUCTS 

Sustainable materials, bio-based products, and climate solutions. 
 

  • Sustainable forests & biomass resources
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  • Wood innovation & manufacturing expertise
     

  • Climate tech & carbon solutions  


 

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 CLIMATE INNOVATION

Clean energy and climate innovation for a better future.
 

  • Solar, grid & long duration storage
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  • Low carbon & bio-based materials
     

  • Drought, heat & watershed reslience


 

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WHY THESE SECTORS FIT HERE

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R1 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH POWERHOUSE

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Arizona Universities R1 statuses fuels discovery across science, engineering, health, and technology

SKILLED WORKFORCE 

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A deep pipeline from Arizona Universities, Colleges, and specialized training

ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS 

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Collaboration among industry, government, investors, and entrepreneurs 

INNOVATION CENTER ADVANTAGE 

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State-of-the-art labs, offices, and collaboration spaces to start, grow, and scale 

A QUALITY OF LIFE THAT PERFORMS 

Four season beauty, affordability, and purpose driven community 

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Whether you're a growing company, site selector, or investor, we're here to help you connect and grow in Flagstaff. 

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