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 startupsDarya Pharma
https://www.daryapharma.com/Full-Stack, U.S.-Based Preclinical Radiopharmaceutical Development and Evaluation
Legion Platforms
https://legionplatforms.com/Web-based company creating 3D online games that are accessible to users with slow computers and poor internet.
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.
Stratus
http://www.stratusaero.usStratus is building FlightSABER, an aerial laser system for controlling difficult-to-access vegetation from light aircraft up to 2 miles away without hurting people, animals, vehicles, structures, other crops, or the environment.
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.
Emagine Solutions Technology
https://vistascan.co/Emagine Solutions Technology is tackling the U.S. maternal health crisis with FDA-cleared handheld ultrasound and remote patient monitoring for pregnancy care to improve outcomes.
Micro-Hybrid
https://www.microhybrid.com/en/Micro-Hybrid infrared technology & sales center. We deliver IR emitters and detectors, NDIR gas sensors for CO2 and other gases according to customer demands.
Solar PiezoClean
https://solarpiezoclean.com/Developing innovative Solar Panels cleaning technologies combined with green features such as Agrivoltaics systems, water reuse, water efficiency, and smart controls.
TheraCea
UACI is providing fabulous support to startup companies by connecting them to the resources of the University of Arizona and the Tucson Community. The new facility in Oro Valley is located in an area where some of the most valuable bioindustry leaders in the State of Arizona are located, which provides the companies the opportunity to connect to those businesses for a successful launch and expansion. TheraCea team is very excited to be able to use the laboratory and office space to advance their technical work, business mentorship and commercialization programs to move the company to the market.
- Iman Daryaei, Chief Executive Officer
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
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