The City of Sierra Vista and the Southeastern Arizona Chamber Foundation are seeking to sponsor three new tech startups. Winners will be granted office space at the Industrial Development Authority--a sponsorship package valued at $5,000. Apply today! Application period closes on May 22, 2024. 

Through a collaboration and sponsorship with the City of Sierra Vista and the Southeastern Arizona Chamber Foundation, University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is offering a sponsored year at the incubator for three deserving startups with a committed team that is working to solve a significant business or social challenge in the science and technology industry. 

Timeline
April 5, 2024 – May 22, 2024: Opportunity open for applications
May 23, 2024 - June 7, 2024: Judging evaluation and applicant interviews
June 12, 2023: Winning startup announced
July 2024 -June 2024: Team participation in the UACI program

Eligibility
·    The startup team lives /operates in the City of Sierra Vista or in Southeastern Arizona OR 
             The startup intentionally and directly benefits the City of Sierra Vista or Southeastern Arizona or its residents OR 
             The startup team employs or plans to employ residents of the City of Sierra Vista or Southeastern Arizona  OR
             Startup team intends to deploy its technology in the City of Sierra Vista or Southeastern Arizona 
·    The startup team can take advantage of UACI programming  
·    The startup is pursuing an innovative solution to a significant challenge 
·    The startup is pursuing a sustainable business model 
·    The entrepreneur or team has a strong overall commitment to launch their idea/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 

APPLY TODAY!