Tucson, United States: innovation profile

Tucson is number 479 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 10. It is home to 8 R&D labs and 2 startups in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Startups

• Precision Epigenomics
• Reglagene

R&D labs

Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area, Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area, Lizard Hollow Observatory, NSF NOIRLab, NSF NOIRLab, NSF NOIRLab, United States Geological Survey, US National Science Foundation.