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 startupsCopperhead 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.
Valence Intelligence Systems
https://www.valenceintelsystems.com/Valence leverages AI-powered satellites to detect and analyze electronic signals from space.
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.
OncoNexus
https://onconexus.ai/OncoNexus captures one visit and turns it into two outputs: a plan patients can follow and structured, editable notes that reduce denials and rework for cancer clinics.
Pentakt Compliance Solutions
https://pentakt.com/We help businesses achieve CMMC compliance and certification within the Defense Industrial Base.
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.
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.
Auxilium Technology Group
Great mentors, continued support, amazing facilities and environment. The perfect bridge from idea to execution.
- Abraham Jalbout, CEO
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
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