IASP Members Recognised in TIME's 2026 Incubators & Accelerators Ranking

IASP members Tech Parks Arizona and Ann Arbor SPARK have been recognised in TIME's Best Incubators & Accelerators ranking in the United States for 2026.  

University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) operates as part of Tech Parks Arizona, a not-for-profit organisation focused on university-based economic development and a member of IASP. Tech Parks Arizona connects the University of Arizona, industry and the wider community to support technology innovation and commercialisation, with UACI serving as a key part of this ecosystem. 

Ann Arbor SPARK is an IASP member and area of innovation in Michigan, focused on advancing economic and employment opportunities across the Ann Arbor region. Its work includes business development and entrepreneurial services designed to help technology startups access capital, talent, customers and other strategic resources. SPARK also brings together public and private partners, including the University of Michigan, to support company growth and job creation. 

The recognition also reflects the broader role that incubators play within innovation ecosystems. Beyond providing support to individual startups, they can bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and other stakeholders, helping to create connections that support the development and commercialisation of new ideas. Both UACI and Ann Arbor SPARK demonstrate how locally rooted organisations can support entrepreneurs while contributing to wider regional innovation and economic development. 

The IASP community congratulates Tech Parks Arizona, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation and Ann Arbor SPARK on this recognition and on their continued contribution to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Bego note: 

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found a full newspiece from ann arbour about this: https://annarborusa.org/news/national-recognition-local-impact-spark-named-among-americas-best-incubators-and-accelerators/

same for tech parks arizona: https://techparks.arizona.edu/press-release/time-magazine-names-the-university-of-arizona-center-for-innovation-among-top-business-incubators/