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 startupsKargoNetix
https://kargonetix.com/KargoNetix is an AI-enabled logistics intelligence company developing software to improve freight operations today while preparing for the future of autonomous and multimodal transportation.
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.
Vozariz
https://www.vozariz.com/Vozariz develops diagnostic software that evaluates bilingual children's language and communication.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earthium
https://earthium.tech/Earthium develops an electricity driven process to recover critical minerals from electronic waste and mined ores and transform them into manufacturing grade materials.
Valley Fever Solutions
UACI is the heart of innovation in Tucson. We have had a close affinity with UACI for more than a decade, we are thrilled to be part of the incubator with all of its resources, advisors, fellow entrepreneurs, and lab facilities for us to grow into.
- David Larwood, CEO
Dimensional Energy
At Dimensional Energy, we’re proud to be part of the UACI incubator program, which has been an invaluable asset to our company. The support we've received, along with UACI’s extensive network of resources, has been key in enabling our growth and expansion. Opening our Technology Center at the UA Tech Park has proven to be a strategic decision, providing us with access to a thriving innovation ecosystem. Currently, 12 employees work at the center, contributing to our mission to build a more sustainable future.
- Angelina Farrar, Tucson Operations Manager for DE
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