Partnership for Economic Innovation

We believe innovation’s next challenge isn’t exponential growth, it’s exponential impact.

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Focus area: INNOVATION

Applied Research

Arizona is in a unique position — not just to test, but to invent the products, services and ideas that will change the world.

WearTech Applied Research Center
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PEI launched WearTech Center in 2019 to grow a future-of-health tech ecosystem around Arizona’s thriving biomedical scene.

Blockchain Applied Research Center
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Pioneering digital trust requires new forms of collaboration. PEI launched AZ BARC to apply blockchain research to industry solutions.

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Our Mission

Since the inception of PEI, our mission remains to transform Arizona into a top global market for innovation, fueled by world-class research centers, advanced industries and creative entrepreneurs.

Our Partners

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The Connective: Building a smart region