Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) Impact

TRIF: Research, Innovation, Impact

Investing in Arizona and solving our biggest challenges

Through TRIF, or the Technology and Research Initiative Fund, the University of Arizona creates impactful solutions to state and global problems, prepares students for the workforce of tomorrow and contributes as one of the largest economic engines for Arizona.

Established with public support via voter approval, TRIF is an essential resource for growing Arizona’s economy and providing opportunities for Arizona residents to work, learn and thrive.

A Bold, Achievable Vision

Continued TRIF investment will enable us to position Arizona as The Resilient State, capable of dealing with any challenge. Through TRIF, Arizona will:

Help create an agile and dynamic state economy
Support a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem
Produce a workforce that stays in Arizona and adapts to any challenge
Expand the technical prowess, innovation and discovery synonymous with Arizona

 

Help create an agile and dynamic state economy

Support a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem

Produce a workforce that stays in Arizona and adapts to any challenge

Expand the technical prowess, innovation and discovery synonymous with UArizona

 

In the News

TRIF Funding Drives Discoveries and Solutions

TRIF Impacts at the U of A

Training the next generation of leaders

Postdoctoral
researchers*:

1,446

Graduate
students*:

6,540

Undergraduate
students*:

14,996

Moving breakthrough discoveries into the marketplace

Invention
Disclosures*:

869

US Patents
Issued*:

223

Startup
Companies*:

38

*since 2017, sources: Arizona Board of Regents and Tech Launch Arizona

Initiatives

Building on past impacts to solve the state's most significant challenges through shared infrastructure, advanced research, and complex partnerships. Explore the key TRIF initiatives below:

Economic Impact

Fueling a powerful engine of growth

At the University of Arizona, TRIF enhances the economic development of the state by:

  Catalyzing research that ties to Arizona businesses

  Translating research results into new products and services that benefit the state

  Providing infrastructure through research and business development services and facilities

A researcher with a microphone gestures toward a water filtration system

State & Global Impact

Transformative solutions to critical challenges 

TRIF investments allow the university to respond effectively to threats and operate collectively through challenges.   

  Tackling COVID-19 antibody testing head-on at the BIO5 Institute

  Discovering science-based solutions to Arizona’s water challenges

  Building complex partnerships to improve opioid crisis outcomes

Advancing Knowledge

Preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow  

The University of Arizona trains students to realize their highest potential and take on roles as innovation leaders in science and technology. 

  Pairing high-school students with university faculty to learn advanced research techniques

  Offering undergraduate Native American students programs in optics and environmental sciences

  Training teachers to address shortages in nursing, math, science and agriculture

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