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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
BIOSCIENCE & MEDICAL DEVICES
Life sciences companies advancing in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medtech innovation.
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NAU Health Professions & research labs
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University of Arizona BIO5 & Health Sciences partnership
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Proximity to Phoenix bioscience corridor
SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPORT & ADV. MANUFACTURING
Precision manufacturing, packaging, test, and supply chain solutions.
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Advanced manufacturing infrastructure
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Skilled engineering &
technical talent
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Strong supply chain & logistics access
AEROSPACE | SPACE | DEFENSE
Mission ready systems and components for aerospace, space, and defense.
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High elevation testing & validation
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UAS test ranges & R&D capabilities
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Proximity to defense & space partners
AI | CYBERSECURITY | QUANTUM
Intelligent systems, secure infrastructure, and next-gen software.
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High-performance compute & connectivity
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Cybersecurity research & talent pipeline
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Secure environment for R&D & testing
OPTICAL SCIENCES & ASTRONOMY
Optics, photonic, and astronomy technologies that expand our vision.
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World class dark skies & observatories
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University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences
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Optics & photonics experience
FOREST PRODUCTS
Sustainable materials, bio-based products, and climate solutions.
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Sustainable forests & biomass resources
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Wood innovation & manufacturing expertise
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Climate tech & carbon solutions
CLIMATE INNOVATION
Clean energy and climate innovation for a better future.
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Solar, grid & long duration storage
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Low carbon & bio-based materials
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Drought, heat & watershed reslience
WHY THESE SECTORS FIT HERE
R1 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH POWERHOUSE
Arizona Universities R1 statuses fuels discovery across science, engineering, health, and technology
SKILLED WORKFORCE
A deep pipeline from Arizona Universities, Colleges, and specialized training
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
Collaboration among industry, government, investors, and entrepreneurs
INNOVATION CENTER ADVANTAGE
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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