Doppler Systems LLC moves to UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce that Doppler Systems LLC will relocate its headquarters from the Phoenix area to the UA Tech Park in Tucson, Arizona. Doppler Systems LLC chose to move operations to the UA Tech Park to connect with a business network of like-minded professionals within an established innovation community. Established […]
Leader of UA Tech Parks Appointed as North American Division President for IASP
Carol Stewart, Associate Vice President of Tech Parks Arizona for the University of Arizona, has been appointed the new International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) North America Division President on the International Board of Directors. IASP is a worldwide innovation ecosystem that includes over 350 member organizations from 76 countries. The […]
Local Business Wins World’s Largest Pitch Contest
Sylvan Source, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) client, was announced as a winner for the world’s largest startup pitch contest, the Unicorn Battle Final Cup. Sylvan Source is part of an elite group of extraordinary international startups from different industries that competed and won the preliminary Unicorn Battles. The very best companies […]
UACI Startup Companies Selected as Top Finalists for Venture Madness
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that two startups enrolled in the UACI program have been selected to take part in Venture Madness, an annual pitch competition presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority. Revolute Robotics and Sylvan Source have been selected as part […]
Director at Tech Parks Arizona Was Invited to Join the Tucson Commission on LGBTQ Issues
Peter Loya Director of Community and Government Relations for Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed to the City of Tucson’s Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues which acts as the official advisory body on GLBT issues. Loya will serve on the Commission for an eight-year term limit providing expertise and guidance regarding […]
UA Center for Innovation Teams Up with Concord General Contracting to Sponsor a Startup
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by Concord General Contracting competition. One promising startup team will be sponsored and provided with the resources, facilities, services and expert guidance to grow their businesses. The UACI Sponsored Launch Program Fueled by Concord General Contracting, will award […]
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation Expands Team
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce the expansion of the team with Peter Nestler in the position of Mentor in Residence. In this role, he will be work with UACI staff, Subject Matter Experts and Mentor-In-Residence to support startups with an added focus on the life sciences. Dr. […]
International Startup proAutomation Graduates from Incubator Network University of Arizona Center for Innovation
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that Mexico-based startup company proAutomation graduated from its incubation program and international soft-landings program, Global Advantage. UACI and Visit Tucson worked with the organization’s leadership to assist in successfully taking their company global using Tucson, Arizona as their strategic market entry point. […]
Startup Wins UA Center for Innovation Sponsored Launch Fueled by Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that uPetsia is the winning startup for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce competition. Early-stage Arizona-based biotechnology company uPetsia (rhymes with “You betcha”) is focused on making dog breath smell better for longer. While most products […]
UA Center for Innovation Startup SGNT Wins Small Business Innovation Research Grant
SGNT, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) startup, has received a $749,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF’s vital support of basic research enables people to create knowledge that transforms the future. SGNT INC, founded by Emil Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer and Tommy Rompel Chief […]