Economic Development

The Office of Economic Development works to expand economic opportunity and prosperity in Arkansas through talent development, innovative research and technologies, community service, and place-making strategies.

The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation creates and curates innovation and entrepreneurship experiences for students, faculty, and alumni across all disciplines. Home to the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, the McMillon Innovation Studio, and the U of A Startup Village.

The Office of Industry Engagement is a one-stop shop for businesses and University of Arkansas faculty looking to build partnerships on campus.

Technology Ventures manages, protects, and commercializes the intellectual property portfolio of the University of Arkansas. Technology Ventures serves the university's faculty, staff, and students as well as external inventors and entrepreneurs to disseminate knowledge, technology, and products to the public market to generate revenue and future research support.

The World Trade Center Arkansas is dedicated to growing bilateral trade for the state by delivering world class services, global connections, and export development programs to Arkansas businesses.

The Arkansas Research and Technology Park is a knowledge community focused on innovation and technology development in association with the University of Arkansas and is rapidly gaining recognition as a hub for commercialization of emerging technologies.

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations was established to support, coordinate, and integrate student advancement, research, and university outreach activities with industry and mission-based organizations.

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas helps small businesses thrive. We provide one-on-one confidential consulting and guidance to support enterprising Arkansans in the Northwest Arkansas region.