Research and Technology

Technology-based companies account for an increasing proportion of the growth in Fayetteville's "new economy." The City of Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas, the GENESIS Technology Incubator, and the management staff of the Arkansas Research and Technology Park have pooled their resources and talents to create a nurturing environment for entrepreneurial technology-based companies desiring a presence in the Fayetteville area. The opportunity to engage in mutually beneficial corporate partnerships, combined with a superior mix of quality of life factors, makes Fayetteville a uniquely attractive destination for emerging technology companies.

Across the U.S., technology companies are finding it advantageous to locate near research universities in order to share intellectual talent and other resources in the quest to develop ground-breaking products and processes. As the only comprehensive research university in the State of Arkansas, the University of Arkansas's Fayetteville campus is in a prime position to function as the "affiliate" university for entrepreneurs in the scientific/technology fields. The U of A is recognized both nationally and internationally in the following fields:

The university is well equipped to support the competitive position of firms by enabling companies to produce higher-quality, lower-cost products and implement more efficient processes through the application of university expertise and developed technologies. In addition, the Fayetteville Economic Development Council and the staff of the Arkansas Research and Technology Park are able to assist companies in identifying and accessing University of Arkansas faculty expertise and research centers, in order to foster university/industry research partnerships. Personal attention is given to company representatives to assess their technical needs and facilitate linkages to appropriate University of Arkansas resources.

We invite individuals and businesses to share their interests and needs with us by calling our office or contacting us via e-mail. We arrange discussions or visits with key researchers and to ensure the appropriate technical assistance.