Startup Zones - Serving Tucson Innovators & Entrepreneurs

October 5 - Startup Hack - Pre-Incubator Summer 2024 Cohort (PRIVATE EVENT)
2024-10-05 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
BRING AN IDEA – LAUNCH A STARTUP
(ONLY SELECTED TEAMS CAN PARTICIPATE)
Our Startup Hacks are a Startup Pre-Incubator Program is where you’ll engage other passionate people with ideas along with mentors and investors with startup experience. Learn new skills on how to identify the problem your target customer wants to solve. Learn how to present your solution to potential customers, investors, and co-founders. Learn how to inspire and develop a team around you and your idea.
IDEATION. DISCOVERY. VALIDATION. IMPLEMENTATION. LAUNCH.
What you can expect while participating in this Pre-Incubator Program:
August 10th – Team Building, Market Segmentation, Entry Level Storytelling, Costumer Discovery Interviews I
August 24th – Customer Discovery Interviews II, Customer Insights, Value Proposition I (pains, gains, jobs), Storytelling and Pitch
September 7th – Customer Insights, Solution/MVP I, Develop Value prop, Experimentation I, Intermediate Storytelling
September 21st – Finalize Value Proposition, Go2 Market I, Experimentation II, Solution/MVP II, Intermediate Venture Pitch
October 5th – Experimentation III, Go2 Market II, Demand Generation, Lead Generation, Channels & Partners, Pro Form Financials I, Metrics Which Matter
October 19th – Pro Forma Financials II, Unit Economics, Advance Venture Pitch
November 2nd – Pro Forma Financials III, Unit Economics, Advance Venture Pitch

October 12 - Startup CoLab - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
If you are a looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired to trying to do it on your own, join us at the Oro Valley Startup Zones Meetup.
It’s a place to work, chat, help, and brainstorm startups. Visit the CoLab Zone any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to:

Share your story with mentors.
Present your pitch and get feedback.
Work on your startup.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
Coffee and Wi-Fi provided at no cost.
Startup Zones are open to entrepreneurs are open to startup entrepreneurs and trained 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.
https:// startupzones.org

October 24 - Caffeinate & Innovate + Info Session on NEW Pre-Incubation Cohort
2024-10-24 09:00 - 10:00 | The Post Workspaces, 7400 N Oracle Rd, Suite 145, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
If you are looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired to trying to do it on your own, join us at the Oro Valley Startup Zones Caffeinate & Innovate Meetups.
INFO SESSION ABOUT THE WINTER PRE-INCUBATION COHORT. This cohort will start on December 7th.
Apply here Deadline: November 25th at 11:59 pm
You have an open invitation to practice your startup pitch.
These meetups give founders an opportunity to practice their venture pitch and seek advice. It’s a place to chat, help, and brainstorm startups. What you can expect at these meetups:

Founder practice pitches and feedback.
Subject matter experts on specific subjects impacting startup founders.
Lots of startup shop talk.
The power of community.
Let’s not forget free coffee.
People giving of their time and talent to help entrepreneurs and growth of our startup ecosystem… This is a no-sales-zone.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.——————-Also join us most Saturdays at the Oro Valley Startup Zone which is open to entrepreneurs are open to startup entrepreneurs and trained 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.
https://startupzones.org

November 9 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

November 14 - INFO SESSION on Startup Zones' Pre-Incubation Program
2024-11-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) Building, University of Arizona,, 1064 Lowell St, Tucson, AZ, US
Every unicorn started as an idea solving a national or global problem… yours can be next.
A unicorn is a billion-dollar company.
Are you looking to start a new company but need help knowing where to start? Or are you tired of trying to do it on your own? Join us at our info session to learn how we can assist you.
INFO SESSION ABOUT THE WINTER PRE-INCUBATION COHORT will be conducted with a Q&A session. This cohort will start on January 11th.
Apply here Deadline: December 20th at 11:59 pm.
We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
What you can expect at the pre-incubation program
The Startup Hacks Pre-Incubation entrepreneurial training program is delivered in six parts. This supports both full time and part time entrepreneurs. Once accepted you must attend all sessions and conduct assigned work between the sessions. The sessions are as follows:

January 11th – MODULE 1 – Team Building, Market Segmentation, Entry Level Storytelling, Costumer Discovery Interviews I
February 8th – MODULE 2 – Customer Discovery Interviews II, Customer Insights, Value Proposition I (pains, gains, jobs), Storytelling and Pitch
February 22nd – MODULE 3 – Customer Insights, Solution/MVP I, Develop Value prop, Intermediate Storytelling
March 8th – MODULE 4 – Finalize Value Proposition, Go2 Market I, Experimentation I, Solution/MVP II, Intermediate Venture Pitch
March 22nd – MODULE 5 – Experimentation II, Go2 Market II, Demand Generation, Lead Generation, Channels & Partners, Metrics Which Matter
April 5th – MODULE 6 – Pro Forma Financials I, Unit Economics, Advance Venture Pitch

https://startupzones.org

November 21 - Caffeinate & Innovate - The Secrets Behind Products People Love
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:30 | The Post Workspaces, 7400 N Oracle Rd, Suite 145, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
If you are looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired to trying to do it on your own, join us at the Oro Valley Startup Zones Caffeinate & Innovate Meetups.
AGENDA – Introducing a 30-Minute Talk – “Building for Impact: The Secrets Behind Products People Love“ presented by John William Schmidt.
John William Schmidt is an innovative technology leader with over twenty years of experience in spearheading technology and product transformations across multiple industries. John recently led bold innovation agendas in cloud computing, data transformation, and AI/ML as part of Capital One’s technology transformation. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles, including founder and co-founder, in several high-technology startups across various industries, including mobile/telecom, e-commerce, and fintech. He has guided numerous product innovation cohorts within Capital One, mentored and advised startups, and designed and delivered a course in Strategic Product Management as a lecturer at the University of Virginia. Beyond technical innovation, John has a passion for mentoring, coaching, and teaching.
Our meetups give founders an opportunity to practice their venture pitch and seek advice. It’s a place to chat, help, and brainstorm startups. What you can expect at these meetups:

Founder practice pitches and feedback.
Subject matter experts on specific subjects impacting startup founders.
Lots of startup shop talk.
The power of community.
Let’s not forget free coffee.
People giving of their time and talent to help entrepreneurs and growth of our startup ecosystem… This is a no-sales-zone.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
——————-
Also join us most Saturdays at the Oro Valley Startup Zone which is open to entrepreneurs are open to startup entrepreneurs and trained 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.
https://startupzones.org

November 21 - Pima CC - INFO SESSION on Startup Zones' Pre-Incubation Program
2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Pima Community College – Advance Manufacturing, 1255 N. Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, US
Every unicorn started as an idea solving a national or global problem… yours can be next.
A unicorn is a billion-dollar company.
Are you looking to start a new company but need help knowing where to start? Or are you tired of trying to do it on your own? We would like to join you at our info session at the Pima Community College – IDEA Lab (Room 185) to learn how we can help you.
INFO SESSION ABOUT THE WINTER PRE-INCUBATION COHORT will be conducted with a Q&A session. This cohort will start on January 11th.
Apply here Deadline: December 20th at 11:59 pm.
We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
What you can expect at the pre-incubation program
The Startup Hacks Pre-Incubation entrepreneurial training program is delivered in six parts. This supports both full time and part time entrepreneurs. Once accepted you must attend all sessions and conduct assigned work between the sessions. The sessions are as follows:

January 11th – MODULE 1 – Team Building, Market Segmentation, Entry Level Storytelling, Costumer Discovery Interviews I
February 8th – MODULE 2 – Customer Discovery Interviews II, Customer Insights, Value Proposition I (pains, gains, jobs), Storytelling and Pitch
February 22nd – MODULE 3 – Customer Insights, Solution/MVP I, Develop Value prop, Intermediate Storytelling
March 8th – MODULE 4 – Finalize Value Proposition, Go2 Market I, Experimentation I, Solution/MVP II, Intermediate Venture Pitch
March 22nd – MODULE 5 – Experimentation II, Go2 Market II, Demand Generation, Lead Generation, Channels & Partners, Metrics Which Matter
April 5th – MODULE 6 – Pro Forma Financials I, Unit Economics, Advance Venture Pitch

https://startupzones.org

November 23 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2024-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

December 7 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

December 7 - INFO SESSION - Startup Pre-Incubation Program (ONLY 3 Spots Left)
2024-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

December 14 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

January 11 Start - Startup Zones Pre-Incubation Winter 2025 Cohort
2025-01-11 08:00 - 18:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
BRING AN IDEA – DISCOVER YOUR TARGET CUSTOMER
If you are looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired of trying to do it alone… Join us for the next Startup Zones PRE-INCUBATION Program starting January 11, 2025.
IDEATION. DISCOVERY. VALIDATION. IMPLEMENTATION. LAUNCH.
We will cover the following areas:
1. Team Formation (Understand current team and plan for future team)
2. Market Segmentation (Evaluate market segments, determine target segment, and determine target decision-maker/customer persona)
3. Customer Discovery (Interview customer persona for insights and identify their hair-on-fire-problem)
4. Business Model (Go-to-Market, Unit Economics, Pro Forma Financials, etc.)
5. Story Telling (Sharing your idea with others to develop and deliver your venture pitch to investors.)
>>>>> APPLY BY December 20TH @ 11:59 PM. For more details and the application, click the following link:
Startup Zones Pre-Incubation Application
TOP 10 TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED – IF ALL ELSE IS EQUAL, SUBMISSION TIME WILL BE THE TIE BREAKER.

January 25 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

February 1 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

March 1 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

March 12 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-03-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, US
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:00 pm at: Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains.

March 15 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

March 26 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, US
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, March 26th at 5:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains.

March 29 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
If you are looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired of trying to do it on your own, join us at the Oro Valley Startup Zones Meetup.
It’s a place to work, chat, help, and brainstorm startups. Visit the Startup Zone any time between 9:00 am and Noon to:

Share your story with mentors.
Present your pitch and get feedback.
Work on your startup.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
Coffee and Wi-Fi are provided at no cost.
Startup Zones are open to startup entrepreneurs and Certified 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.
https:// startupzones.org

April 9 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, US
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, April 9th at 5:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

April 19 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

April 23 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, US
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

April 26 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

May 3 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-05-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

May 7 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, US
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

May 10 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

May 17 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
If you are looking to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired of trying to do it on your own, join us at the Oro Valley Startup Zones Meetup.
It’s a place to work, chat, help, and brainstorm startups. Visit the Startup Zone any time between 9:00 am and Noon to:

Share your story with mentors.
Present your pitch and get feedback.
Work on your startup.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.Coffee and Wi-Fi are provided at no cost.
Startup Zones are open to startup entrepreneurs and Certified 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.
https:// startupzones.org

May 21 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Pima Community College
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Pima Community College – Advance Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, Arizona, 85709, United States
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the SupplyTALK Meetup on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:00 pm at Pima Community College, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185Attend to learn about Tariffs and their Impact on our Supply Chains

Recent U.S. Trade Actions

Reciprocal Tariffs
De Minimis from China and Hong Kong
Tariff Stacking & Exemptions

Potential Supply Chain Impacts for U.S. Importers

Followed by the Meetup at 6:15 pm at Brother John’s at 1801 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative effort to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains.
https://www.meetup.com/tucson-supply-chain-group/events/307454142

May 24 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

May 31 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
