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 $10,000. Contact Dianna Cameron at 520-439-2157 for more information!

Through a collaboration with the University of Arizona Center for Innovations (UACI), the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Regional Foundation are proud to offer a sponsorship for a year of mentorship at the incubator for up to two deserving Sierra Vista/Cochise County startups.

Timeline

STAY TUNED, 2026 DATES COMING SOON!

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 the 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 demonstrates a need for incubation services 
·    The team is making a significant difference in our local and global communities through         innovation 

Past Winners and News

Two Innovative Healthcare Startups Win One-Year Incubation at the University of Arizona Center of Innovation Fueled by the City of Sierra Vista and the Sky Islands Foundation

AI Startup Wins Incubation Support from University of Arizona Center for Innovation

Sierra Vista startup, AIGM named IdeaFunding 2025 finalist.

Innovative Cybersecurity Startup Wins Sponsored Entry Into University of Arizona Center for Innovation