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 startupsCytoart, 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.
Dimensional 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.
Pentakt Compliance Solutions
https://pentakt.com/We help businesses achieve CMMC compliance and certification within the Defense Industrial Base.
Sylvan Source
https://www.sylvansource.com/Sylvan Source provides industrial-municipal water treatment plants and thermal energy recovery systems with superior energy efficiency, fewer points of failure, and up to 50% lower CapEx and OpEx.
Chariot Command
https://chariotcommand.com/Chariot Command determines the mechanical health of your equipment with their unique camera technology to help save you time and money.
DeepBro
https://deepbro.ai/DeepBro uses Artificial Intelligence and Software Defined Radio systems to create high-speed, smart and resilient communication links that maximize the data and value extracted from every satellite overflight.
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
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
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