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 startupsRole Mint
https://www.worktika.com/Role Mint is an AI-powered career navigator that transforms professional aspirations into reality by identifying precise skill gaps and providing actionable, verified paths to the careers people actually want.
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.
Oh! Naturals
https://oh-naturals.com/Oh! Naturals snacks are a tasty, convenient way to get a dose of fruits and vegetables on the go with crunchy banana and scrumptious sweet potato snacks.
DriverAI
https://driverai.io/Revolutionizing in-store shopping experience through precision navigation, mapping, and computer vision technologies.
TheraCea Pharma LC
http://www.theracea.com/TheraCea is a biotechnology company with a focus on developing fast and high-yield chemical processes for the preparation of diagnostic agents for biomedical imaging.
Legion Platforms
https://legionplatforms.com/Web-based company creating 3D online games that are accessible to users with slow computers and poor internet.
Chariot Command
https://chariotcommand.com/Chariot Command determines the mechanical health of your equipment with their unique camera technology to help save you time and money.
US 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.
Carbon Utility
https://carbonutility.com/Carbon Utility partners with commercial customers to lower their carbon footprint and meet carbon reduction goals by capturing CO2 from the atmosphere to create low carbon consumer products.
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
Research, Innovation & Impact
The University of Arizona has built a dynamic innovation ecosystem where pioneering research, entrepreneurship and economic growth converge. Through Tech Launch Arizona, we translate U of A-born discoveries into technologies that drive new ventures, and with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, we provide founders the mentorship and infrastructure to launch and scale their businesses. By fostering a seamless pathway from idea to impact, we are strengthening Arizona’s economy, generating jobs, and ensuring that university-driven innovations make a difference in the world.
- Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation
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