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.
Learn more Incubate your business here…
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.
What’s New
See all EventsDon’t miss anything
Subscribe to the UACI newsletter
Tour our incubator
You can now tour the various UACI locations from the comfort and safety of your computer.
Take a tourUACI's Entrepreneurial Experience
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 startupsHipokratiz
https://www.hipokratiz.com/Hipokratiz builds healthcare software products and services aimed at eliminating various systems and human inefficiencies to make healthcare more accessible, available & useful.
Wavelength Opto-Electronic
https://wavelength-oe.com/Wavelength Opto-Electronic is a precision optical components manufacturer for OEM system builders across laser, medical, and semiconductor equipment industries.
Branch Therapeutics, Inc.
https://branch-tx.com/Branch Therapeutics is developing first-in-class oral therapies for colorectal cancer.
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.
ICU Technologies, Inc.
https://www.tech-icu.io/ICU Technologies Incorporated is advancing public safety and developing state of the art blood alcohol detection technology.
Metfora
https://www.metfora.com/Metfora is developing a blood test that dramatically shortens the time to diagnosis for a range of chronic diseases.
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
Copperhead Aeronautics
https://www.copperheadaero.com/Copperhead Aeronautics is an aerospace start-up focusing on creating vertical lift technology that is more energy efficient than current rotors or fixed pitch propellers. This increased efficiency translates to an increased aircraft playload while reducing noise and increasing top speed. They use the latest research and materials in order to produce previously impossible drones and aircraft.
Cell Medics
https://www.cellmedics.net/CellMedics, Inc. is a privately held specialty biopharmaceutical company with multiple composition of matter patents for topical, transdermal and ocular drug delivery systems.
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
SGNT
Team SGNT is honored to make the University of Arizona Center for Innovation our new home. The breadth of facilities and services that are offered fall right in line with our company’s current goals and needs. As a startup, having access to all that the University of Arizona has to offer gives us a better spring board to our future success. We greatly appreciate the help and dedication to our success that we have received from the entire team at the University of Arizona Center for Innovation.
- Emil Tremblay, CEO & Co-founder
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