Technology & Innovation

Accelerating Technology & Innovation

As one of the nation's youngest and fastest-growing states, Arizona's pioneering spirit encourages its reputation as a hub for testing and scaling new technologies. Companies are taking note that Arizona's vibrant ecosystem is the best place to make global change.

Industry at a Glance

Top 5

semiconductor and other electronic components manufacturing employment

Emsi, 2021

Top 5

technology & innovation manufacturing employment

Emsi, 2021

Top 10

Tech Hub: Phoenix

Business Facilities Magazine, 2021

Top 10

technology industry concentration and dynamism

Milken Institute, 2020

Innovation Ecosystem

Arizona is the best state in the nation for entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technology. With a future-forward leadership team, Arizona continues to lead in creating an innovation-driven economy.

Innovate

Arizona Success Stories

Quotation Mark

"Two years after relocating Moov to [Arizona], I can say that this was one of the best decisions we have made as a company."
- Steven Zhou, Moov Co-Founder and CEO 


Moov

Moov

Due to rising costs in the bay area, Moov Technologies saw Arizona as an opportunity to support the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry as a secondary market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The state's pro-business climate and rich startup culture attract global giants as well as emerging tech leaders. With corporate and individual taxes among the lowest in the country, Arizona makes it efficient to start, operate and grow a business.

Pro-Innovation Policies

Arizona is the best state in the nation for entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technology. With a future-forward leadership team, Arizona continues to lead in creating an innovation-driven economy.

Policy

Tech Talent

New ideas are embraced in Arizona. Tech talent in the state benefit from public-private partnerships that enhance learning opportunities and develop skills for the jobs of the future.

 

Talent

Doing Business in Arizona

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3/3/2023

Benchmark Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Precision Technologies Facility In Mesa

MESA, AZ (March 3, 2023)Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today celebrated the grand opening of its new Precision Technologies facility in Mesa, Arizona. The 64,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide a number of key engineering and manufacturing solution services, most notably in semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark intends to invest $20 million into capabilities and technology at the new facility, in addition to hiring 100 people to support this facility as the company ramps up with customers.

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2/23/2023

Optimal Health Systems Expands Supplement Production Operations In Pima

PIMA, AZ (February 23, 2023) — Optimal Health Systems (OHS), a leading holistic health company and whole food supplement manufacturer, announced it has expanded its supplement manufacturing operations in Pima, Arizona. The 4,500-square-foot formulation, production and marketing facility will increase whole food vitamins and supplement production while creating over 20 new jobs, doubling the company’s headcount to more than 40 employees. 

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