Connecting entrepreneurs with the people, programming and places they need to move ideas from concept to market.
You will have the advantage of hands-on support from people who have a track record of success. We support early-stage technology companies at any stage of development.
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You will work side by side with other technology entrepreneurs in a fast-moving, collaborative and creative environment. You will have the advantage of hands-on support from people who have a track record of success.
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For entrepreneurs, taking a great idea or invention from concept to market can feel overwhelming. Success requires the right guidance, equipment and support; and there are several pathways forward. Business incubators can provide the necessary support to foster innovation and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation is Arizona's leading incubator with nearly two decades of successful outcomes.
Uaci startups
We support early-stage technology companies at any stage of development. Companies that gain the most benefit from our program are generally in the start-up or emerging phase of their business development.
We are proud to work with several promising technology companies, including:
Visit uaci startupsDimensional Energy
https://www.dimensionalenergy.comDimensional Energy gives CO2 new life as a cost-effective building block for industrial fuels and consumer products traditionally made from fossil carbon.
Macula Vision Systems
https://www.macula-vision.com/Macula is Defining a New Standard in Clinical microscopy – Fully Automated Imaging and Interpretation
USWTE
https://www.us-wte.com/US Waste Management Investments is an environmental company that produces high grade marketable oil from end-of-life tires and waste plastics, and then permanently eliminates the waste from the planet.
Alio IT
https://www.alioit.com/Alio IT is turning ideas into reality by focusing talent and energy to ensure quality products. Let them be part of the magic in transforming your ideas into digital solutions!
Senphonix
https://senphonix.com/Senphonix™ is focused on redefining wearable medical devices through novel ways to collect and communicate high fidelity biometric and physiological data.
LifeSpan Digital Services
https://lifespandh1.com/LifeSpan Digital Health is using predictive AI/ML and wearable technology to identify doctors and nurses at risk for burnout before symptoms appear
TG Recycling
https://www.tg-companies.com/TG Recycling is a tech startup with innovative technologies to recover valuable and toxic metals from renewable energy wastes including solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.
Metfora
https://www.metfora.com/Metfora is developing a blood test that dramatically shortens the time to diagnosis for a range of chronic diseases.
Role Mint
https://www.worktika.com/Role Mint is an AI-powered career navigator that transforms professional aspirations into reality by identifying precise skill gaps and providing actionable, verified paths to the careers people actually want.
Verify Energy Inc.
UACI has offered invaluable access to mentors and advisors, as well as provided tons of useful webinars on all topics needed by startups.
- James D’Albora, Founder and CEO
Stackhouse
We are thrilled to showcase Stackhouse at UA Tech Park, but our vision does not stop there,” says Janelle Briggs, CEO. “After showcasing our container home here in Tucson, we will journey to Denver, Colorado where we will create our first 62-unit development to prove the Stackhouse model. This will be the first development and community of its kind, and we are proud to share that folks in Denver are excited about our concept and we look forward to seeing where the UACI launchpad continues to take us.
- Janelle Briggs, CEO
TheraCea
UACI is providing fabulous support to startup companies by connecting them to the resources of the University of Arizona and the Tucson Community. The new facility in Oro Valley is located in an area where some of the most valuable bioindustry leaders in the State of Arizona are located, which provides the companies the opportunity to connect to those businesses for a successful launch and expansion. TheraCea team is very excited to be able to use the laboratory and office space to advance their technical work, business mentorship and commercialization programs to move the company to the market.
- Iman Daryaei, Chief Executive Officer