UACI Sponsored Launch Program Fueled by Perkins Coie

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is a startup incubator network with outposts across the Southern Arizona region and a mission to grow scalable startup ventures that fuel the Arizona economy. Since inception in 2003, the program has directly served over 120 companies and impacted thousands of entrepreneurs. This is done by providing access to people, programming, and places that help entrepreneurs take their companies from idea to market.

Through a collaboration with Perkins Coie LLP, UACI is offering a sponsored year at the incubator for one deserving startup with a committed team that is working to solve a significant business or social challenge. The winning team will also receive $4,000 and 10 free hours of legal assistance with Perkins Coie LLP. The total prize package is valued at over $15,000.

Apply

Surround yourself with support beginning with the UA Center for Innovation team. Applications are open from May 1, 2020, to May 31, 2020. 

Timeline

May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020: Opportunity open for applications 

June 3, 2020: Review and selection of teams to move to the interview phase 

June 8-10, 2020 Virtual Interviews with finalists 

June 11, 2020: Winners selection 

June 12, 2020: Winning startup announced 

July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021: Team participation in the UACI program 

Eligibility

The startup exists/operates in Arizona and can take advantage of UACI space and programming  

The startup is pursuing an innovative solution to a significant business or social challenge 

The startup is pursuing a scalable business model 

The team has a strong overall commitment to commercializing its innovation  

The team must have at least two founders or team members contributing significant efforts and time to the startup 

The team should demonstrate a need for incubation services 

The team is making a significant difference in our local and global communities through innovation 

Please review the Terms and Conditions