Arizona technology companies are an important component of Arizona’s economy. The following initiatives help to focus Arizona’s resources on the retention and growth of existing technology companies:

• An Advanced Communications/IT Roadmap and a Sustainable Systems Prospectus were developed to better align university and private sector efforts – click on the links for the Full Report and Executive Summary.
  
  
• A list Arizona research publications and reports can be accessed here.
  
  
• The following information is available about Arizona Universities and Research Centers.
  
  
• CANAMEX created a “Smart Corridor” initiative to increase IT infrastructure in Arizona.
  
  
• A new online Arizona company directory is available at AzTechBizDev.com: companies are searchable by name, SIC/NAICS code and product or service description.
  
  
• An updated Arizona supply chain opportunities and gap analysis is currently under development.
  
  
• The Governor's Celebration of Innovation, Arizona's most prestigious technology awards event, was held in November 2005 to recognize excellence in Arizona’s technology industry. Click here to find out more about Arizona’s outstanding technology leaders and companies.

The Governor's Celebration of Innovation These results are the collaborative efforts by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Arizona Governor’s Office, Arizona State University, Arizona Technology Council, Bioscience Steering Committee, Commerce and Economic Development Commission, Flinn Foundation, Government Information Technology Agency, Governor’s Council on Innovation and Technology, Northern Arizona University, Southern Arizona Tech Council, and University of Arizona.