Startup Tucson

Startup Tucson (501c(3)) works to transform our region's economy through entrepreneurship and innovation. We imagine a Tucson that is known to entrepreneurs and startups nationwide as an ideal place to start and grow a business. Entrepreneurs face a variety of challenges, we support them with free and low cost education, networking, and connections to the resources they need.

Founded in 2011, Startup Tucson helps entrepreneurs refine their idea, create a lean business model, and get connected to the resources and mentors that they need to grow a business. We offer discovery events like Startup Coffee and Startup Nights for networking, educational programming like Startup Labs, Startup Course Catalogue, and Startup Fundamentals.

All of these programs are designed to outline the basics of business such as legal, accounting, insurance, pitching, project management, etc to help entrepreneurs in the early stages of their idea to the launch and growth of their business. Once in the free membership network, entrepreneurs have access to a Digital Ecosystem Guide, a Members Network Directory, and Connection Services.

We are excited to show you what Tucson's innovation ecosystem has to offer you. Support us today and support the Tucson Innovation Ecosystem!

Testimonials

"Startup Tucson has been a beacon of positivity, encouragement, community and education. The team at Startup Tucson is passionate about building strong and resilient businesses and have developed programming that speaks to many different types of organizations. The tools that are taught provide smart and simple steps to define and grow your business. We are lucky to have such an impactful service in Tucson."

"As a serial entrepreneur returning to Tucson, I connected with Startup Tucson. Their Startup Lab is the 101 to join. I found the class informative and took away some important reminders and fresh concepts. Everyone at Startup Tucson is engaging, helpful, and 100% committed to a thriving entrepreneurial Tucson! Excited to be a small part!"

"Startup Tucson should be the first stop for anyone planning to launch a business, whether a tech startup or a self-employment opportunity."