Tag: Arizona Commerce Authority
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The inaugural Arizona Tech Week, powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), kicked off on Monday, April 6, and concluded on Sunday, April 12.
Arizona’s first decentralized, statewide conference highlighted the startup and investment community’s notable growth, alongside a strong sense of eagerness among founders, startups, and venture capitalists. The week also generated buzz beyond state lines, drawing national attention and reinforcing Arizona’s rising presence in the tech ecosystem. Communities across Arizona, including rural regions, were energized to participate,…
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19 Reasons To Get Excited About Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase features hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. 250+ partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full…
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JETRO signs MOU with Arizona organizations to strengthen international and semiconductor collaboration
The Japanese trade organization signed with ASU, ACA and GPEC to commit to increased collaboration PHOENIX (March 5, 2026) – Amid increased international investment and to further strengthen economic and trade ties between Arizona and Japan, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and Arizona State University (ASU) signed a Memorandum of…
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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2026) – As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion. University, government and industry leaders unveiled the Office of Research and Partnerships’ Nano Fabrication…
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ACA Launches Event Calendar For Inaugural Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase to feature hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (February 13, 2026) – Tech talks at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. STEM pitches in Yuma. A sunrise hike at Phoenix Mountain preserve. An AI discussion in Cottonwood’s wine country; patient-centered health discussions in Tucson. These experiences—and more—are being featured at the inaugural Arizona Tech Week,…
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NovaWave And Arizona Commerce Authority Launch New AI Venture Studio In Arizona
LG NOVA-Supported Fund and Investment Vehicle Welcomes AZ Venture Capital Inc. and Sunny Day Sports as New Investors PHOENIX, AZ (January 7, 2026) — Together with anchor Limited Partner LG Electronics, NovaWave unveiled a collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to launch WaveX, an AI venture studio designed to accelerate innovation in healthcare, energy, sports,…
