UACI Earns Soft Landing Designation to Serve International Companies

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) has received the Soft Landing designation from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). Soft Landing designees provide the necessary accommodations to ensure that international companies experience a supportive foundation when establishing business in a new country. This Soft Landing designation was awarded to UACI because of its long-established reputation as a proven entrepreneurship center that has clearly demonstrated the capabilities necessary to provide resources and programming to international companies seeking new market entry. This designation provides UACI with a unique value proposition to attract companies interested in international expansion directly to Southern Arizona. With the official endorsement from InBIA, international companies can be assured that these services meet or exceed best practices. The designation application criteria and process are very thorough. To receive entrance into this top-notch global network of Soft Landing-designated centers, candidates must be validated through a rigorous application and peer-reviewed process. Applicants must not only demonstrate that they provide companies with various services, but show how they excel in these international business services.

AZPM Highlights UACI 

Arizona Illustrated, a series by Arizona Public Media, recently featured UACI and Tech Parks Arizona. The video highlights how the U.S. Department of Energy appointed UACI to be one of just six nationwide “Power Connectors” for the American-Made Solar Prize Challenge. This national competition was designed to energize the U.S. solar manufacturing industry. This news piece showcases our region and how Tucson is attracting innovators and establishing us as a worldwide economic hub for the development of solar technology.

UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by BIOSA 

Final call for startup applications! UACI has teamed up with the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA) for another Sponsored Launch program! One biotech startup company will receive a sponsored year's admission at the brand-new biotech incubator, UACI at Oro Valley. Included with entrance into the program and space at the new location, the startup will also be awarded a cash prize of $5,000. The total package value is $15,000 and is funded by the generous support of BIOSA. Interested applicants should not delay. Deadline is approaching.

Startup Success, Strong Entrepreneurial Yields Records New Ventures

BizTucson highlighted Tucson's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in their recent issue. UACI and Tech Parks Arizona along side other collaborators were interviewed about the progress made within their respective organizations. The key players in the Tucson region are building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and this startup support is resulting in success. Tucson is growing in appeal and is becoming a distinguished place to start new ventures.

UACI's Noontime Knowledge Series 

UACI brings together startups for a series we call #NoontimeKnowledge. We just launched the sessions on our social media sites which brings the series to the public. Sales and marketing expert Alison Sullivan virtually stopped by our incubator to share her knowledge on TAM/SAM/SOM, otherwise known as the total available market, serviceable available market and serviceable obtainable market. 

Applications for Funding with the Flinn Foundation Program are Open

The 2021 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, administered through a nonprofit partner, provides $30,000 in funding support for up to six firms each year. This is a professionally developed, yearlong plan specific to the needs of each firm. Winning firms will also receive a one-year membership on Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee, comprised of the state’s bioscience, academic and policy leaders. The application deadline for the program is Monday, November 2. Applicants are encouraged to register for the October 14 info session. 

Tech Launch Arizona Finds Creative Solutions to Celebrate Annual I-Squared Event

Tech Launch Arizona (TLA) honored contributors to the University of Arizona and the Tucson innovation ecosystem through its annual I-Squared Awards celebration. To recognize its honorees, TLA developed an entire website as opposed to a live event. The website features video comments from each of the honorees including our very own Carol Stewart who received the Campus Collaboration Award. The website also includes a startup and technology expo, with brief profiles from nine who are in the process of developing and commercializing innovations developed at the university.

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Make sure to check us out on Instagram to stay updated on all things UACI. From Sponsored Launch announcements to startup highlights, you’ll find it all here. Use the hashtag #UAZInnovation and we will feature you on our story. 

Startup Weekend 

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation is a launch partner for Arizona’s first-ever, statewide online Startup Weekend, hosted by Techstars. The event begins Friday, October 23, and will go on through Sunday, October 25. Join entrepreneurs from around the state as they #StartupInAZ at this unique Arizona event. Registration ends October 18. 

The Tri-National Entrepreneurship Triangle Presents Virtual Summit - Disruptive Technologies Commercialization

The Entrepreneurship Triangle, composed of innovative partners from Sherbrooke, Canada; Rennes, France; and Arizona, United States, is working with the Surprise, Arizona Economic Development team to host the 2020 Virtual Summit which will showcase trends and how to accelerate your process for disruptive technologies commercialization. Scholarships are available for students and innovators.

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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.