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 startupsCarbeniumTec
https://www.carbeniumtec.comCarbeniumtec enables the green-energy future with our safe, scalable organic redox-flow battery for long-duration storage.
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.
Metfora
https://www.metfora.com/Metfora is developing a blood test that dramatically shortens the time to diagnosis for a range of chronic diseases.
Sonoran Robotics
https://sites.google.com/view/sonoranrobotics/homeSonoran Robotics develops AI-powered wearable and mobile technologies—such as fall detection, cognitive screening, and tremor stabilization tools—to promote safety, independence, and proactive health monitoring.
Senphonix
https://senphonix.com/Senphonix™ is focused on redefining wearable medical devices through novel ways to collect and communicate high fidelity biometric and physiological data.
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.
Wrapperoo
https://wrapperoo.com/Wrapperoo® is a patented t-shirt hair towel that doubles as protective styling cape, keeping you clean & dry from all the mess & stress of your hair & beauty routine.
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
Emagine Solutions Technology
Both the University of Arizona Center for Innovation and UA Tech Park have assisted in moving our company forward by providing access to experts in the field, including mentors and business experts that have helped us understand how to overcome obstacles as entrepreneurs and to be able to push our ideas and innovations forward into the marketplace.
- Courtney Williams, CEO & Co-founder
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