Tag: city of phoenix
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Governor Hobbs Announces Arizona Tech Week 2026
State’s first-ever decentralized tech conference will showcase Arizona’s technology leadership With billions in new investment, a surge of startups and venture activity, and a deep pool of skilled talent, Arizona’s innovation economy is scaling fast — and the world is taking notice. Today, Governor Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the Arizona…
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Inside BIO 2025: Big Wins and Bigger Momentum for Phoenix and the PBC
Bio2025 Last week, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) joined a powerful Arizona delegation for the 2025 BIO International Convention — the largest biotechnology conference in the world, with over 20,000 attendees convening in Boston, MA. This year’s event marked a meaningful shift in momentum for Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem, with renewed energy, new partnerships, and serious…
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Pride in the City Celebration with Downtown Phoenix
Celebrate Pride in the City with Downtown Phoenix Inc. on Thursday, June 12, from 4–7 p.m. at dialog (1001 N. Central Ave.)—an evening filled with creativity, connection, and community. Enjoy an engaging artist talk with José Villalobos (in collaboration with ASU Art Museum), shop from local vendors, sip on elevated mocktails, snack on delicious bites,…
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PCA Quarterly Member Meeting & Downtown Development Tour
Keep up with the latest projects and work being done at the Phoenix Bioscience Core – all while enjoying the incredible views of Downtown Phoenix. Learn about future plans to continue driving unprecedented collaborations between innovators and institutions. Hear from Valley Metro leadership about the opening of the South Central light rail extension, Downtown’s latest…
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Mayor Gallego Delivers 2025 State of the City Address
Mayor Kate Gallego today delivered her annual State of the City address, sharing that amid the “chaos and confusion coming from our government in Washington,” Phoenix and its City Council are “leading with competence and collaboration.” Gallego said the approach is working. “We’ve created more jobs, and good jobs—the kind that change lives,” she said. …
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Arizona biosciences set record highs in research funding, show increasing competitiveness
PHOENIX—Arizona continues to outpace the nation in several key bioscience industry and innovation ecosystem metrics, including gains in jobs and academic R&D expenditures. Still, challenges remain in the areas of commercialization and venture capital deal activity. Those are top-line findings in the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation to track the state’s bioscience…
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Mayor’s Impact Driven Roundtable with HealthTech Leaders
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and PBC Executive Director Scarlett Spring Convene Innovation Roundtable with Rising HealthTech Leaders April 18, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Yesterday, Mayor Kate Gallego hosted a high-impact roundtable with leaders from ASU Health, UA COM-P and three groundbreaking health innovation leaders to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and healthcare/life science. Phoenix…
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Flinn Foundation’s BioCapital Conference Showcases Innovation, Investment, and Growth in Arizona’s Bioscience Sector
The Flinn Foundation recently hosted its annual BioCapital Conference on March 6, 2025, at Creighton University, bringing together over 260 key stakeholders and community members from Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem. The sold-out event provided a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss funding opportunities, growth strategies, and innovations within the bioscience and health…
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ASU Unveils Groundbreaking Medical School at Phoenix Bioscience Core, Merging Medicine with Engineering and AI
Arizona State University (ASU) has unveiled plans for its new medical school, the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, to be located within the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) near Roosevelt Row. This initiative underscores ASU’s commitment to integrating medicine with engineering, technology, artificial intelligence, and the humanities to revolutionize healthcare education. The announcement was…
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Two Arizona bio startups earn $100K through Flinn entrepreneurship program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In addition, they can access professional and consulting services,…
