Under the leadership of the University of Arizona, FORGE is building bridges between academia and industry by developing partnerships to collaborate on research and development, commercialize new technology, and provide startups and students with opportunities for experiential learning.

Accelerated Entry Program (AEP)

An 8-week program that consists of intensive in-person programming covering business fundamentals key to building a scalable business, using the VilCap Communities curriculum and globally renowned peer-due diligence model. The program runs 3 times per year and is the first step to be considered for FORGE Incubator.

Startup Business Incubator

Individualized support team of leading coaches, mentors, global subject matter experts, and investors.
Up to 3 years of rent-free use of the brand new FORGE at Roy Place innovation hub in downtown Tucson: reserved desk, new furniture, reservation-less huddle rooms, mentor/consulting rooms, board rooms, collaborative classroom, etc.
Peer-to-peer programming that leverages the strength of a network of other high-performance startup teams.
Collaborative workspace with top corporations sponsoring innovation projects on-site.
Access to VilCap Communities curriculum and global network, aimed at preparing startup teams for growth and investability.
Rigorous business development program valued at over $50K/year.

Services

Startup Business Incubator
Student Workspace
Digital Health Lab
Media Lab
Meeting and classroom space
Event and community workspace

Work Spaces