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 startupsUS Air Tech
http://usairtechcorp.com/USAT develops cost-effective Satcom technologies that enable and promote “global connectivity," servicing the planet including remote/inaccessible areas and disadvantaged communities.
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.
Macula Vision Systems
https://www.macula-vision.com/Macula is Defining a New Standard in Clinical microscopy – Fully Automated Imaging and Interpretation
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.
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.
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.
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.
NanoSieve Inc.
https://nanosieve.co/NanoSieve provides disruptive and proprietary gas safety technology that goes beyond gas detection to protect lives and infrastructure from flammable and toxic gases.
DriverAI
https://driverai.io/Revolutionizing in-store shopping experience through precision navigation, mapping, and computer vision technologies.
Verify Energy Inc.
UACI has offered invaluable access to mentors and advisors, as well as provided tons of useful webinars on all topics needed by startups.
- James D’Albora, Founder and CEO
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
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