Introduction to AzCI

Founded in 2003, the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) is a business incubator

and innovation center that promotes and accelerates technology

commercialization, helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into

successful companies through:

focused programsworld-class expertiseexceptional facilities

The Incubation Process

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AzCI offers a range of services from pre-incubation support to commercial success. Mentored Launch is our core incubation service.

Mentored Launch

Mentored Launch

Disciplined program of business development …

… validation… collaboration… domain expertise… focused mentoring… team development… business plan… financial modeling… investor ready… launch

Mentored Launch

Q2 2013 Event Line-Up:

4/4 Business Plan Prep, by Corey Smith

4/18 Social Media for Startups, by The Caliber Group

4/25 Video Pitch Sessions with Guest Mentors

4/26 McGuire Venture Competition and Showcase (loc: Eller)

5/2 Intern Presentations

5/2 Accounting & Insurance for Startups, by Regier Carr & Monroe, and Hub International

5/4 Race the Sun (loc: UA BioPark)

5/7 Brown Bag Pitch

5/9 Pitch Day

5/14 Fast & Curious Speed Networking (loc: ASBA)

5/15 CEO Roundtable 55th Arizona Legislature, Arizona Technology Council, Tucson Metro Chamber

5/16 Hire Smart, Retain the Stars and Lose the Losers, by Effortless HR

5/23 Team Reviews and Follow-Up

5/31 Export Readiness, by District Export Council (loc: Miracle Mile Police Station)

6/6 Mentored Launch, by Corey Smith

6/11 Innovation Arizona Summit (loc: Tempe Center of the Arts)

Focus on Success

ADMISSION

PROGRESS

GRADUATE

ValidationExecutionRevenue

Milestones

CriteriaReview

SuccessSustainability

Mentoring

ATIF

Our Extended Team

Our Extended Team

The STATS: 87% of incubator graduate companies are still around after 5 years; while the opposite may be true for those who go it alone (www.NBIA.org). We believe this success is also attributed to

the strong teams and partnerships incubators can provide:

MENTORS are successful entrepreneurs, seasoned executives and content experts who volunteer their time to assist companies with team formation and ongoing support.

SERVICE PARTNERS are trusted professional service providers and local businesses that provide specific project support (lawyer, accountant, research, etc.) to AzCI companies at discounted rates.

AzCI provides an extensive network of mentors and partners. If you would like to join our efforts, please contact us or visit www.azinnovation.com for more information.

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Local Mentors

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Success

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AzCI @ UA Tech Park

AzCI @ UA Tech Park:

• Full service semi-private offices, collaboration center, meeting rooms, video conference, kitchen, library, server room

• 14 wet & 8 dry labs, prep, cell culture, equipment with onsite lab manager

• UA Tech Park amenities, café, Starbucks

Mark’s lab tour: www.azinnovation.com/index.php/our-facilities/labs-a-equipment

UA Tech Park:

• 1,345 acres• 50+ companies, 7,000+ employees• Solar Zone• Testing, evaluation and demonstration• Secure location• Transitional office and lab space

Success

Since its start in 2003, AzCI has served over 75 new companies working on a wide wide range of technologies, roughly half of which stem from the University of Arizona.

LUCEOME Biotechnologies

Success

We are now accepting applications for the Mentored Launch program.

The Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) provides companies with an immediate community presence,

a strong team of partners, and direct access to exceptional resources. Being accepted into a nationally recognized incubator like AzCI is a significant milestone for any new venture.

If you have a technology project or new venture and

would like to participate in our program, we invite you to please contact us.

www.azinnovation.com(520) 382-3260