At UA Venture Capital (UAVC), we are deeply committed to transforming breakthrough technologies into scalable companies that advance American security, resilience, and competitiveness.
That mission is why we are excited to announce a new partnership with CII International — a premier commercialization and investment platform driving advanced technology growth across Southern Arizona’s aerospace and defense ecosystem.

This collaboration brings together two highly complementary organizations with a shared goal: helping critical technologies born in the lab reach their full potential in national security and critical infrastructure markets.

“Our mission is to translate world-class scientific innovation into companies that directly strengthen American national security and resilience. Partnering with CII International gives our portfolio companies a powerful edge — access to networks, acquisition expertise, and operational readiness that are critical for scaling dual-use technologies. We’re thrilled to collaborate with CII and help position Southern Arizona as a national hub for defense innovation.”

— Dave DiCosola, Managing Partner, UA Venture Capital

A Force Multiplier for National Security Innovation

CII International offers a unique, fully integrated value stream that aligns perfectly with UAVC’s portfolio and thesis. Through this partnership, our companies will gain privileged access to:

• A vast relationship network — Over 4,000+ contacts across U.S. government agencies, 6,500+ across Tier I/II/III defense and critical infrastructure suppliers, and 1,000+ within the $40B/year Southern Arizona Aerospace & Defense ecosystem.

• Deep government acquisition expertise — Proficiency in navigating FAR/DFARS, OTAs, and complex federal acquisition pathways, ensuring our technologies can efficiently access the proper channels.

• Advanced technology IP — Proprietary knowledge and technology platforms in 10 advanced technology domains critical to national security and infrastructure resilience.

• Cutting-edge infrastructure development — Participation in building out Southern Arizona’s premier Tech Industrial Park — including data center, wafer fab, and critical materials capabilities.

• Workforce pipeline — Joint relationships with Arizona’s educational institutions to cultivate talent and research aligned with next-generation national security needs.

Unlocking Opportunities for UAVC Portfolio Companies

For UAVC and our portfolio companies, this partnership provides a powerful new bridge into the ecosystems that matter most:

• Accelerated market access — Connections with buyers, primes, and partners critical to scaling dual-use technologies.

• Support for non-dilutive funding — Assistance navigating and securing key government grants, contracts, and programs.

• Operational readiness — Expertise in meeting cybersecurity, compliance, and onboarding requirements necessary to partner with major defense and government primes.

• Aligned capital — The ability to leverage CII’s growing investment fund alongside UAVC’s capital to scale the most promising technologies.

Building the Southern Arizona National Security Hub

Both UAVC and CII International share a deep commitment to building Southern Arizona into one of America’s premier hubs for national security and dual-use innovation.

By working together, we will:

• Help leading-edge technologies successfully cross the valley of death into deployable solutions

• Grow and strengthen the Arizona Aerospace & Defense ecosystem

• Advance critical technologies that serve both the U.S. government and global essential operators of infrastructure

• Support Arizona’s workforce development and innovation leadership

“We are excited to partner with UA Venture Capital to help bring cutting-edge technologies to critical national security and infrastructure markets. UAVC’s proven ability to identify and scale breakthrough companies aligns perfectly with CII’s mission to accelerate their impact through our deep ecosystem and commercialization expertise.”

– Alex Dely, Founder of Critical Infrastructure Investments

A Shared Vision for the Future

This is a partnership grounded in action. UAVC and CII International are already collaborating on opportunities to jointly support companies, develop infrastructure, and advance the missions of our respective funds.

If you are a founder, technologist, investor, or institutional leader building the future of American national security and resilience, we invite you to connect with us.

Together, we are helping ensure that world-class innovation reaches those who need it most.