About Science Foundation Arizona

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization initiated in 2006 by th Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc., Southern Arizona Leadership Council and the Flagstaff Forty in conjunction with the executive and legislative branches of state government. SFAz serves as a catalyst for high-wage, knowledge-based jobs and economic diversity through administration and strict oversight of research, development and education grants to public education and other non-profit research performing institutions. For more information, visit www.sfaz.org

 

Board of Directors

The Science Foundation Arizona board of directors is comprised of distinguished and respected leaders from Arizona, as well as highly talented experts in academia, R&D and business from the United States and internationally.  Meet the Board >

 
 
The staff at Science Foundation Arizona bring a wide range of expertise and diverse backgrounds in the scientific, medical, education and engineering fields.

 

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SFAz Impact

1,524

Direct jobs associated with our grants

3:1

Leverage of non-state vs. state funding

5,500

Teachers engaged

240,000

Students impacted

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Concentrating the Sun

We're funding game-changing research on solar energy

 

ROI for Arizona

SFAz is building new industries and high-paying jobs. Watch the video.