Sky Islands Foundation Fuels Startup Growth Through Strategic Partnership with UACI and City of Sierra Vista

University of Arizona Incubator Network Collaborates with the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation to Sponsor Startup Success

May 21, 2025 (Tucson, Ariz.) - The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, is pleased to announce the open call for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation competition. The winning startup will receive resources, specialized facilities, services and expert guidance to grow their business.

In alignment with its mission to grow scalable startup ventures that fuel the Arizona economy, UACI has teamed up with the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation for the third year to support science and technology startup companies. The launch of the new competition is part of the growing collaboration between UACI, the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation.

The winning startup will receive one sponsored year of admission at UACI, valued at $10,000, which includes a structured incubation program, customized business mentoring and the ability to work alongside other startups in a fast-paced environment. UACI provides the people, place and programming needed to successfully launch and scale a business. Other tools the incubation program provides are office, wet/dry laboratory space, shared lab equipment, prototyping center and assistance through the UACI Program Roadmap© with 28-points that helps entrepreneurs with everything from refining their business model to obtaining funding.

Application submissions are due by June 19, 2025. Applicants must meet certain qualifications including having a startup team that lives or operates in the City of Sierra Vista or Southeastern Arizona and can take advantage of UACI programming. The startup should be pursuing an innovative solution to address a significant business or societal challenge. Applicants should have a strong overall commitment to commercializing their innovation and pursuing a scalable business model. Qualified startups should have the potential to make a significant difference in our local and global communities through innovation.

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.uaci.com/incubator-program/sponsored-launch#sierra-vista


Link: https://www.uaci.com/incubator-program/sponsored-launch#sierra-vista

Submitted: 05/27/25
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