The Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) is a technology based business incubator, supporting start-up companies that fall into the six technology industry clusters of Southern Arizona: optics/photonics, biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, aerospace, environmental technologies and advanced composite materials.
How does AzCI support start-up companies?
AzCI provides business development consulting consisting of regular meetings with AzCI management staff as well as assigned mentors. While in residence each company is responsible for furthering the development of their business.
The AzCI will offer the following office services to its client companies:
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Use of office space and furniture
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Use of secure phone services excluding local and long distance phone calls
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High speed internet access
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Access to photocopier, fax and other shared office equipment
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Administrative support
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Mailing address, including mail collection and distribution
Access to conference rooms and presentation equipment is available
How can my company join AzCI?
To join the AzCI, you will need to have a technology company in one of the six key technology areas supported by the incubator (optics/photonics, biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, aerospace, environmental technologies and advanced composite materials). You will also need to provide the following to AzCI:
Each company is required to participate in the Commercial Reality Mentored Launch or Start-Up programs, which include sessions on company formation, intellectual property, feasibility of your product or service, building a business model, building your financials, and presentation skills, in addition to many other topics. Visit our Events page to view a schedule of our upcoming Commercial Reality sessions.
The AzCI is located at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park, which offers a variety of great benefits, including:
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Disclosure of any and all business partners, Intellectual Property and status of the company
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Willingness to meet all benchmarks as defined by AzCI management in producing the following deliverables:
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Draft business plan
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Identification of funding source
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Definition of company structure and formation
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Development of an operational plan that contains milestones, goals, objectives and basic strategy for the company’s first year of operations
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Free parking
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Full-service cafeteria
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24-hour security
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On-site HAZMAT and EMS personnel
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On-site environmental officer
Recreational facilities
Getting Started
Does the AzCI sound like the right opportunity for you? Contact us today to schedule a tour of our facilities and to learn how the AzCI can help start your business.
