About Us

We Focus on Entrepreneurs

Startup Zones, a 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in Tucson, establishes collaborative collision spaces in small towns, fostering entrepreneurs’ growth and their scalable tech startup ideas. Our mission is to accelerate the success of the startup ecosystems we serve by supporting technology innovators. If an entrepreneur is scrappy, executes on ideas, and tells great stories, the ecosystem shines—and funding will come.

We believe there is no limit to the number of people or organizations that can inspire innovation and growth. In a strong ecosystem, each component contributes uniquely, often overlapping and complementing one another. We aim to be part of a connected community that collaborates to bring your intellectual property to life and into the market.

Here are the industries our ecosystems focus on: