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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:
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TG Recycling
https://www.tg-companies.com/TG Recycling is a tech startup with innovative technologies to recover valuable and toxic metals from renewable energy wastes including solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.
Branch Therapeutics, Inc.
https://branch-tx.com/Branch Therapeutics is developing first-in-class oral therapies for colorectal cancer.
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.
Chipperly
https://chipperlyapp.com/Chipperly is a mobile app that gives neurodivergent people of all ages and abilities more control over their everyday lives by digitally integrating visual supports such as schedules, timers, token boards and social stories.
JSEDM
https://www.jsedm.com/Jiann Sheng Machinery & Electric Industrial Co (JSEDM) is a professional manufacturer of Wire cut EDM and Diamond Wire Saw machines, providing cutting solutions for both metal and non-metal materials.
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.
Metfora
https://www.metfora.com/Metfora is developing a blood test that dramatically shortens the time to diagnosis for a range of chronic diseases.
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.
Pentakt Compliance Solutions
https://pentakt.com/We help businesses achieve CMMC compliance and certification within the Defense Industrial Base.
IMERSHEN
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation provides valuable guidance and support that is helping us begin customer segment identification and validation. The startup incubation program provided by the University of Arizona Center for Innovation is an excellent opportunity to start your technology company on the right footing before launching into the unknown.
- Dave Cornelius, DM., Founder
Physis Biotechnologies L.L.C
Starting a business in science is complicated. It involves a lot of moving targets: funding, research, a good scientific team, vision, passion and commitment to see your vision through. UACI has been a valuable asset that has provided me with a realistic snapshot of where I am now and what its going to take to build a successful company. They've provided me with landmarks and a compass in helping me achieve my business goals. I'm really grateful to be a part of this organization and for the direction they've provided.
- Angela Chukly, CEO
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