Venture Madness announces 16 presenters for annual Valley pitch contest
Venture Madness, the largest and longest running pitch contest in the Valley, has announced the names of 16 companies that will present at the event in March.
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New University of Arizona Center for Innovation startup sponsorship opportunity with Perkins Coie LLP
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) has teamed up with Perkins Coie LLP to sponsor one promising startup team with resources, facilities, services, and expert guidance to grow their business. The year-long program will also foster networking opportunities for its participants. In alignment with its mission to serve as a business incubator and […]
For tech startups, Arizona has become fertile ground
When Gregg Scoresby launched CampusLogic in 2011, he quickly realized he was among only a handful of early disruptors building large-scale software companies in Arizona. Bret Larsen had a similar experience when he launched the health care delivery platform eVisit in 2014. A decade later, much has changed. Arizona has evolved into a premier destination for technology, one that’s rapidly growing.
Arizona Commerce Authority announces awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced today 10 companies have been selected as Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio and participate in the ACA’s Venture Ready Accelerator, connecting companies with serial entrepreneurs, high-level executives, and subject matter experts.
Here are the 15 finalists for 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
The Arizona Commerce Authority has narrowed down the finalists for its 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge. The 15 finalists were selected from a group of 26 semifinalists, who themselves were chosen from 110 applicants in the program.
Three tech innovation teams win business incubation support from The University of Arizona and sponsored by the Town of Sahuarita and Freeport-McMoRan
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce the winning startups of the UACI Sponsored Launch program fueled by the Town of Sahuarita and the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation.
SBA Administration Infused $100K into Tucson Innovation Ecosystem
As further evidence that Tucson’s innovation ecosystem is a rising star at the national level, both Startup Tucson and The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) each secured $50,000 in prize money from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Tucson secured two out of the three Growth Accelerator Fund Competition prizes awarded in Arizona.
Council urges extension of Small Business Capital Investment Incentive for another 10 years
As the premier trade association for science and technology companies, the Arizona Technology Council is urging state legislators to extend the Small Business Capital Investment Incentive, commonly referred to as the angel investor tax credit, for another 10 years. This is a program that needs to be continued because it has helped Arizona’s economic success and helped Arizonans fulfill the American dream of being able to start and grow small businesses here and be able to provide for their families while supporting their communities.
From student to coworker, Perimeter83 expands offerings for University of Advancing Technology alum
Covid-19 has made it difficult for many this year, especially entrepreneurs, small businesses, and those just entering the workforce. To help, the University of Advancing Technology is offering something very unique for its upcoming grads and recent alumni through its technology startup coworking space, Perimeter83.
UArizona Center for Innovation earns soft landing designation to serve international Companies
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that it has received the soft landing designation from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). This 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 in the United States.