UA Center for Innovation Launches UACI.com

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has launched a fresh new website to better serve startups and the community. UACI.com provides program information including access to our 27-point roadmap in downloadable format, resources, and current startup list. Keep up to date with the latest news, press releases, and past newsletters. You can also learn more about the UACI outposts located across Southern Arizona and find space that suits your needs. You can even keep track of upcoming events and workshops all from one website. 

Talking Economic Impact with KOLD News 13

Emilee Miranda with KOLD News 13 stopped by the UA Center for Innovation headquartered at the UA Tech Park to discuss the economic impact the incubator and its startups. The report dives into what being in the startup ecosystem is like in Southern Arizona and how UACI supports entrepreneurs in their journey. By encouraging startups to set up their operations here UACI and the companies contribute to the economic development in the region, projecting that these businesses become the next great employers in Southern Arizona.

Daily Wildcat Talks with International Businesses

Four Ukrainian tech startups have landed at Tech Parks Arizona, thanks to the Global Innovation Through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative. With a roadmap for success, the University of Arizona Center for Innovation is paving the way for these startups to thrive and make a positive impact on Ukraine's economy. A recent article by the Arizona Daily Wildcat overviews our Soft Landings program and how UACI is helping the startups gain U.S. market entry and learn new development strategies to help their businesses grow.

Updates from the SXSW Wonder House

The University of Arizona Wonder House experience activated in Austin for the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. Wonder House attendees were immersed in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert as the team completely transformed Café Blue. Guests heard presentations from UArizona thought leaders and got a taste of the UArizona innovation ecosystem with the Entrepreneurial Lounge where Tech Parks Arizona, UA Center for Innovation and Tech Launch Arizona team members mingled with over 200 global entrepreneurs and creatives. It was a night well spent, conversing with the innovators behind the latest trends in tech. 

El Tour de Zona

UACI team members took the opportunity to travel to Sierra Visit during the El Tour de Zona bicycling tour. This provided UACI with the benefit of chatting with the folks and visitors about the innovation landscape in the area. Over the last 18 months, UACI has explored the area, talking with leaders and integrating with the community. As UACI establishes a presence in the area, it is important to keep in mind the value they add in serving Sierra Vista. This service comes in the form of economic development; when startups are successful they attract capital to a region, hire employees and purchase infrastructure there.

NSF National Newsletter

Dimensional Energy and Paramium Technologies, among other companies, received a shoutout in the nationwide National Science Foundation (NSF) email blast for their hard work and innovative solutions as NSF funded startups! Dimensional Energy, UACI startup and UA Tech Park tenant, is developing a sustainable jet fuel by combining carbon dioxide and water. The company was welcomed into the United Airlines Sustainable Flight Fund focused on increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Paramium Technologies, UACI and Tech Launch Arizona startup as well as UA Tech Park tenant, uses tech to manufacture custom reflectors for radio astronomy and satellite communications. The company developed a precision molding method to produce freeform curved metal panels that serve the needs of various industries. 

One Year at Biosphere 2

UACI is celebrating one whole year at Biosphere 2! On April 12, 2022, the UA Center for Innovation opened its incubator outpost located within Biosphere 2. Startups located at the UACI at Biosphere 2 outpost are typically centered around sustainable technologies. The Biosphere 2 consists of a unique large-scale experimental apparatus housing seven model ecosystems where a team of multidisciplinary scientists, a broad science education and public outreach program, and sustainable tech startups test and demonstration new inventions.

Startup Happy Hour

As part of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation’s 20-Year Celebration, we hosted a startup happy hour bringing community partners and our companies together. The evening consisted of comradery, connection and of course good food and drinks. Stay tuned for more events and gatherings coming from UACI by following our social media profiles and signing up below to receive an invitation to the UACI 20-Year Community Celebration. 

Startup Spotlight:

EarthEn

EarthEn provides grid-scale, Energy Storage solution through our patent-pending Energy Pod, a sCO2-based scalable, carbon-negative, energy storage solution that allows storage of excess energy from solar and wind for long and short durations. 

Demystifying Intellectual Property with the USPTO

Have you considered how intellectual property (IP) can add value to your startup and what types of IP you may already have? Steve Koziol, Acting Regional Director from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide a brief overview of the four major types of IP and discuss why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business plan.  

Topics include: (1) overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets; (2) an introduction to the new IP Identifier tool; (3) why startups should consider protecting their IP; (4) understanding the risks of early disclosure; (5) resources and assistance available through the USPTO.

UACI 20th Anniversary Community Celebration

There’s no secret, UACI is commemorating 20 years of driving innovation forward, and we want you to join us! Save the date, October 19, 2023, for our 20th Anniversary Community Celebration. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm at UACI's headquarters - UA Tech Park at Rita Road. Join us for a fun night reminiscing on milestones and looking ahead with food and drink. More information is coming soon, please use the link button below to confirm your interest in the event. 

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The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is a key component of Tech Parks Arizona which brings together university, industry and community to advance technology innovation. UACI is the University of Arizona's startup incubator network with outposts across the Southern Arizona region with a mission to grow scalable startup ventures that fuel the Arizona ecosystem.