Projects
What’s being built across the Hub.
Active research and technology development projects across Arizona’s three public universities, organized by focus area.
2026 – 2027 projects will be announced October 15. Check back then for the first cohort of research and technology development across the Hub's focus areas.
Two ways to apply.
Both tracks fund up to $80,000 over 12 months, with roughly six awards per cycle across the two tracks. Awards go to teams pursuing problems the Arizona ag industry has actually flagged.
Applied Research Program
Funds focused research that advances a specific industry-defined problem from open question to validated approach.
Best forFaculty leading multi-disciplinary teams with a clear research question and a path toward field testing.
Ag Innovation Lab
Funds applied technology development paired with The Shop makerspace at the Yuma Ag Center for prototyping and field deployment.
Best forEngineers, technologists, and student teams building tools that can be in growers' hands within 12 months.
When to apply.
Funding Update: Round 1 Closed: Applications for Round 1 of the Applied Research Program and the Ag Innovation Lab are now closed. What’s next? Selected projects will be announced here on October 15. Looking ahead: Details for the Round 2 funding cycle will launch in Spring 2027. Want to be the first to know when the next cycle opens? Click [Interested in Applying] to sign up for email updates!
Jun 1
RFA Released
Jul 29
Letter of Intent Due
Aug 15
Proposals Due
Oct 15
Awards Announced
Up nextNov 1
Program Start