Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University is a comprehensive public research university in Flagstaff with an applied, partnership-oriented culture. Interdisciplinary labs and an applied R&D complex are co-located on campus to facilitate prototyping, testing, and joint work with companies. The university engages closely with the region’s innovation ecosystem—collaborating with incubators, municipal partners, and healthcare providers—to connect corporate R&D teams with faculty expertise and student talent. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the NSF, NIH, DOE, and NASA. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP management, licensing, and startup support to accelerate commercialization.