Kick Start Support for Tech Startups

Kickstarting the Next Wave of Tucson Tech Entrepreneurs

Tucson is home to world-class research, breakthroughs in optics and photonics tied to almost every deep technical innovation, and a deep bench of technical talent. But too often, bold ideas stall before they ever become scalable companies. Startup Zones, Inc., an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is launching a focused fundraising campaign to kickstart programming explicitly designed for Tucson’s tech entrepreneurs.

Through initiatives like Startup Agoge Accelerator, our immersive, execution-driven program helps founders pressure-test assumptions, build the entrepreneurial mindset, sharpen their thinking, and scale momentum. This isn’t theory. It’s disciplined Silicon Valley-inspired customer discovery, mentor-driven feedback, and founder mindset development rooted in real-world startup execution.

Your support will enable us to develop entrepreneurs who craft sound plans and teams, articulate compelling stories, execute, and be VC-ready. It will also help ensure that promising entrepreneurs, regardless of background, have access to the tools and network required to build scalable ventures.

This fundraiser isn’t about charity. It’s about investment. Investment in local talent. Investment in job creation. Keep our talent home. Reduce brain drain. Fund federal grant writing and filing. This is an investment in transforming Tucson from a hidden gem into a nationally recognized tech hub.

Help us ignite the next generation of founders right here at home.