Biotechnology is a high-technology industry that employs highly trained personnel.
It does not require large sources of raw materials, water, or power, and does not produce large amounts of undesirable waste products. These attributes coupled with the state's economic development plan, which emphasizes biomedical and biotechnology as an industry cluster, makes biotechnology a vital component of the University of Arizona's mission. To facilitate inter-university cooperative multidisciplinary research projects. To support the creation and development of new or existing industrial activities as well as support other state agencies, and when possible facilitate interactions with Mexico. To offer workshops, short courses, classes, and other educational opportunities as appropriate to maximize access and effective use of the available technologies.