TechParksArizona.edu
Apply
Stay Connected
Login
July 16, 2026 (Tucson, Ariz.) - The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, has opened applications for the UACI Sponsored Launch fueled by the Oro Valley Chamber and Town of Oro Valley. Early-stage science and technology startups are invited to apply by August 14, 2026, for a sponsored year of admission to the UACI incubator to accelerate their path to commercialization.
Eligible applicants must have a startup team that lives or operates in the Town of Oro Valley and is committed to developing innovative solutions that create meaningful local and global impact. The selected startup will receive a dedicated workspace in UACI at Oro Valley, the bioscience-focused incubator, along with access to specialized facilities, expert business mentoring and a robust network of entrepreneurial resources.
The UACI Sponsored Launch reflects the ongoing collaboration between UACI, the Town of Oro Valley and the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce to strengthen Arizona's innovation ecosystem and support the growth of high-potential startups. Through Sponsored Launch initiatives, the partnership has helped emerging companies access the expertise, infrastructure and connections needed to scale their businesses. Continued investment from the Town of Oro Valley advances regional economic development by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and high-quality job creation.
UACI provides the people, place and programming needed to successfully launch and scale a business. The program offers access to wet and dry laboratory space, meeting rooms, and comprehensive support through the UACI Program Roadmap© guiding startups through every stage from refining business models to obtaining funding.
In addition to one year of sponsored entry into UACI, the winning startup will receive membership in the Oro Valley Chamber. This membership grants access to events, exclusive deals, and connections to a network of businesses in Oro Valley. The combined value of this package, totaling over $10,000, is generously funded by the Oro Valley Chamber and the Town of Oro Valley.
More information and the link to apply can be found here: https://www.uaci.com/incubator-program/sponsored-launch
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 over 300 companies, impacting thousands of entrepreneurs who have attracted $200M in external capital. This is done by providing access to the people, place, and programming 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.
About Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business organization dedicated to cultivating a vibrant economic region by empowering and uniting the Greater Oro Valley business community. The Chamber provides resources, education, advocacy, and connections to support businesses of all sizes and industries. Through events, strategic partnerships, and regional collaboration, the Chamber works to strengthen the local economy and enhance quality of life in Oro Valley and Southern Arizona.
About the Town of Oro Valley
The Town of Oro Valley is located approximately 6 miles north of Tucson, Arizona cradled at the foot of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, and world class golf courses. Formed in 1974, the Town of Oro Valley is a community of 48,000 residents that is a modern, clean, safe community with robust employment opportunities and a bustling bioscience sector. The town has been recognized as a Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families, Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business, and the Upscale Tech Mecca of Southern Arizona.