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 startupsSylvan 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.
Valley Fever Solutions
http://valleyfeversolutions.com/Valley Fever Solutions focuses on improved therapeutics particularly for Valley Fever and other deadly fungal diseases.
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.
Macula Vision Systems
https://www.macula-vision.com/Macula is Defining a New Standard in Clinical microscopy – Fully Automated Imaging and Interpretation
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.
Legion Platforms
https://legionplatforms.com/Web-based company creating 3D online games that are accessible to users with slow computers and poor internet.
Chipperly
https://chipperlyapp.com/Chipperly is a mobile app that gives neurodivergent people of all ages and abili6es more control over their everyday lives by digitally integra6ng visual supports such as schedules, 6mers, token boards and social stories.
Auxilium Technology Group
Great mentors, continued support, amazing facilities and environment. The perfect bridge from idea to execution.
- Abraham Jalbout, 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
Paramium
Paramium is a "people-first" company. People are at the center of innovation and Paramium values the unique minds of our workforce,” said Roslyn Norman, Principal Investigator. “With federal and local support, we plan to commercialize our patented technology, grow our business and bring more jobs to the Tucson community. UACI has been a fantastic partner supporting us with people, programming and a unique place to help our business succeed.
- Roslyn Norman, Principal Investigator