CIC Tucson

CIC Tucson is sharing its latest funding opportunity for entrepreneurs. CIC serves as the local Kiva Hub for Southern Arizona, with the goal of making funding more accessible and achievable for small business owners throughout the region. ✨

To learn more about Kiva, you can attend CIC’s virtual info session on June 23 from 9 - 10 am: https://ow.ly/BCj650Zc3FQ

Or you can attend the Kiva Collective Happy Hour in person on July 15 from 5 - 7 pm at Slow Body Beer: https://ow.ly/YgOk50Zc3FM

Meet Robert, founder of Intelligent Clinical Systems in Tucson, Arizona, currently crowdfunding on Kiva! Support Robert: https://www.kiva.org/lend/3177495

Robert’s story: Robert is a critical care nurse who spent more than 15 years at the bedside, including five months on the frontlines in New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, he witnessed a frustrating reality in healthcare: nurses often spend valuable time searching for supplies instead of caring for patients. Those lost minutes can lead to delays, mistakes, and burnout.

Determined to find a solution, Robert returned to school and earned a Master’s degree in Engineering. Combining his clinical experience with technical expertise, he founded Intelligent Clinical Systems to develop Ambi — a smart supply system designed to help nurses locate critical supplies in seconds instead of minutes.

Ambi uses ambient intelligence embedded directly into clinical storage systems, helping healthcare workers quickly find what they need without relying on WiFi, cloud-based systems, or complex hospital IT integrations. The goal is simple: reduce burdens on nurses and give them more time to focus on patient care.

In addition to leading his company, Robert teaches nursing at the university level, mentoring future healthcare professionals in patient safety and critical thinking. His passion for supporting nurses continues to drive every aspect of his work.

Now, with support from a Kiva loan, Robert is working to bring Ambi to more hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. Join the movement and support Robert for as little as $25: https://www.kiva.org/lend/3177495

According to Robert: "I believe nurses are the backbone of healthcare. Everything I build is designed to protect their time, reduce their burden, and let them focus on what they became nurses to do: care for people."

One lender who saw Robert pitch at TENWEST Festival shared: "Simple, straightforward great business idea!" (Shoutout to Startup Tucson and University of Arizona Center for Innovation)

Interested in becoming a Kiva borrower, or amplifying your lending impact? Learn more about CIC's Kiva Southern Arizona Hub at cictucson.org/kiva

Want to dive deeper? Join us for Kiva Virtual Info Session on Thursday, June 11 from 9 AM - 10 AM MST, and get all of your questions answered about crowdfunding: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kiva-southern-arizona-info-session-tickets-1988770567303