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CEI offers two memberships with individualized paths to market. CEI provides space, resources, and top-notch facilities, including wet labs.

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  • Laboratory workspace with a fume hood and an ergonomic chair by a desk.
  • Conference room with glass walls showing a quote and three people seated at a table.
  • A modern conference room with attendees seated at tables, facing a presentation screen
  • A laboratory room with a fume hood, a work desk, and a swivel chair, featuring white walls, brown tiled flooring, and ceiling fluorescent lights
  • A woman in a lab coat reaches for items on a shelf in a laboratory.

Accelerating Innovation and speed to market in our thriving business incubator

At CEI, we’re not just an incubator but a vibrant community where startups, experts, and ecosystem partners converge to accelerate innovation and grow successful companies. We offer an equity-free model designed to propel high-impact startups with groundbreaking ideas. We focus on bio/life science and emerging tech startups. We’re committed to achieving tangible results, setting ambitious goals, and creating jobs. Here, you’ll find more than just support; you’ll find a team dedicated to helping each other thrive. We do not work in cohorts. Each company receives an individualized path to market. CEI champions Arizona’s brightest by providing the space, resources, and top-notch facilities, including wet labs. Join a community that prioritizes commitment, collaboration, and results.

resident membership

– Individual office & wet lab suite
– Your own business address & mailbox
– Private server rack with 24-hour backup power
– Lab equipment rental catalog
– 24/7 access to your suite

innovator membership

Don’t need space but want expert support? Join our innovator membership! For startups not needing office/lab space but wanting to be part of a community and receive expert support, apply for our 6-month renewable membership. Achieve milestones and move forward quickly.

  • Individualized program/roadmap for your business
  • Access to subject matter experts
  • Networking opportunities
  • Support for all phases of your business
  • Monthly Founders Forum Lucheons (lunch provided)
  • Weekly bulletin with community events and updates on hot business topics
  • Discount graphic services from logo to marketing collateral
  • Free membership to Phoenix Forge Makerspace
  • Professional referrals
  • Access to business templates
  • Access to training programs
  • Conference room reservations
  • Pitch deck development
  • Investor data room development support
  • Free first pitch deck design
  • Pitch coaching
  • Pitch practices
  • Investment preparation
  • Entity Formation: Incorporated as an LLC or C-Corp
  • Innovation: You’ve got a minimum viable product or solid proof of concept in bio/life sciences or emerging tech fields.
  • Financial Runway: 6-months to a year runway.
  • Unique Value Proposition: Solving an unmet market need with a clear, differentiated offering.
  • Market Validation: Demonstrated through research, customer discovery, and proven demand.
  • Full-time Commitment: Founders dedicated to working on the business full-time.
  • Scalable Business Model: Not just a workable idea, but one poised for growth.
  • Mindset: Collaborative, open to listening and considering diverse perspectives. Focused on speed to market and continuous learning and growth.
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