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 startupsPHusis Therapeutics Inc.
https://www.phusistherapeutics.com/PHusis delivers precision medicines for the treatment of cancers.
Carbon Utility
https://carbonutility.com/Carbon Utility partners with commercial customers to lower their carbon footprint and meet carbon reduction goals by capturing CO2 from the atmosphere to create low carbon consumer products.
MedBrevia
https://www.medbrevia.com/Improving the standard of care across medicine leveraging AI-driven technology and tools.
Pentakt Compliance Solutions
https://pentakt.com/We help businesses achieve CMMC compliance and certification within the Defense Industrial Base.
Cytoart, Inc.
https://cytoart.com/Cytoart is a biotech company that provides accurate and convenient detection solutions of CAR T-Cell development, quality control and clinical monitoring.
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.
Reglagene
UACI provides me with expert business coaching that illuminates my blind spots. After nearly four years of coaching, I stay with UACI because of the value provided by my mentor Steve Wood.
- Richard Austin, President / CEO
Auxilium Technology Group
Great mentors, continued support, amazing facilities and environment. The perfect bridge from idea to execution.
- Abraham Jalbout, CEO
Research, Innovation & Impact
The University of Arizona has built a dynamic innovation ecosystem where pioneering research, entrepreneurship and economic growth converge. Through Tech Launch Arizona, we translate U of A-born discoveries into technologies that drive new ventures, and with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, we provide founders the mentorship and infrastructure to launch and scale their businesses. By fostering a seamless pathway from idea to impact, we are strengthening Arizona’s economy, generating jobs, and ensuring that university-driven innovations make a difference in the world.
- Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation