Innovative Surgical Startup BioBolt Medical Wins Sponsored Entry Into University of Arizona Center for Innovation

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce the winning startup of the UACI Sponsored Launch program fueled by R&A CPAs. Tucson-based startup BioBolt Medical, will receive one sponsored year of admission into the UACI incubation program thanks to the generous financial support of R&A CPAs. Entrance into UACI includes programming, facilities, services and expert guidance to grow a business. R&A CPAs will also provide additional consulting services. The total package value is $15,000 and it is funded by R&A CPAs. 

BioBolt Medical has developed a breakthrough technology that allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater speed, efficiency and precision. Based on this technology, BioBolt Medical is focused on developing a product that can pierce, manipulate, and fix a variety of meshes and tissues with the speed of a stapler and the strength of a suture.

UACI provides the people, programming and places needed to scale a business.  Access to UACI grants the winning startup with support through a structured 27-point program roadmap. Entrepreneurs have a direct line to UACI’s mentors and subject matter experts who guide them in turning their idea into a product. Through the incubation program, BioBolt Medical will work alongside 75 other startups in a fast-paced environment and receive specialized facilities including office and lab space plus shared meeting spaces and prototyping center. 

"R&A CPAs is very excited to support UACI and BioBolt Medical with our sponsorship," said Phillip Dalrymple, CPA, CFE and R&A CPAs Shareholder. "We believe in the power of community and affecting positive change in Southern Arizona. We are proud to help further the great work UACI is doing and to provide the best opportunity possible for BioBolt Medical to succeed." 

The winning startup was selected because of their work solving a challenge for real-world problems and the desire to make a significant difference in local and global communities through innovation. The winning team will begin a twelve-month residency at UACI starting June 2023.

UACI collaborates with community organizations to provide sponsored entry into the incubator network through a competitive process.  Applications were reviewed by a panel of community champions and the winner was selected by the following panel of judges:   

• Doug Hockstad, Associate Vice President, Tech Launch Arizona  
• James Hanna, Partner, Rushing Lopez and Lizardi  
• Anthony Casarona, Equity Partner, Rushing Lopez and Lizardi  
• Quan Nguyen, Partner, Nguyen Tarbet LLC 
• Sandra DiCosola, Summit Contract Management LLC 
• Phillip Dalrymple, Shareholder, R&A CPAs 

Sponsored Launch was created to provide more opportunities for startups to successfully launch into the marketplace, while also raising community awareness around the importance of providing support for entrepreneurs at the local level. Sponsored Launch provides a platform for organizations and municipalities to invest in small businesses while also receiving acknowledgment of their goodwill. This unique collaboration between the incubator and community elevates impact by expanding offerings and stretching resources to the community. 

About the UA Center for Innovation 

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is a startup incubator network with outposts across the Southern Arizona region. For two decades, the program has directly served 235 companies, impacting thousands of entrepreneurs who have attracted $105.8M in capital. This is done by providing access to people, programming, and places that help entrepreneurs take their companies from idea to market. With the mission to fuel the Arizona economy, UACI works to help scale science and tech-based startups under the scope of Tech Parks Arizona creating university-based economic impact. Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park, the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation. The year 2023, marks the 20-year anniversary of UACI which is supported by the following sponsors: the University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation & Impact, The Boyer Company, WaFd Bank, Spencer Fane, The Town of Sahuarita and Optics Valley. 

About R&A CPAs 

Since its founding in 1942, R&A has been committed to helping business and individual clients achieve their financial objectives by aligning strategic solutions with their unique goals. R&A’s comprehensive consulting services, depth of experience, and focus on the future have enabled them to be named a Top 500 Firm nationwide by INSIDE Public Accounting for three consecutive years, to be recognized by Forbes Magazine as ‘Best of Accounting 2022’ and ‘Best of Tax 2022,’ and to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s largest public accounting and advisory firms. Domestic and international clients turn to R&A as a trusted partner that provides a strategic approach to tax, audit, and a comprehensive array of accounting and advisory services. R&A is committed to providing their clients with the utmost in timely service and responsiveness.