Arizona

We’re building a world-class innovation ecosystem in Arizona to attract the best entrepreneurs to the state and accelerate VC investment in the region.

Together with the Arizona Commerce Authority, we’ll support entrepreneurs to scale and grow, hire tech talent, and drive digital transformation across sectors like advanced manufacturing, sustainability, digital health, and more.

Arizona

Founding Partner: Arizona Commerce Authority

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

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Advanced Manufacturing Partners

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“Plug and Play sets the standard for accelerating innovation and collaboration, finding the next generation of breakthrough technology. Their new office in Arizona will be a powerful force connecting promising startups with leading industry companies to create deep social and societal impact.”

Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona

Advanced Manufacturing Focus Areas

  • Workforce Training
  • Supply Chain Visibility
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Circular Manufacturing
  • Robotics & Automation
  • Digital Twins
  • AI & Big Data

Key Dates

  • Apr. 2023
    Arizona Office Launch
  • Oct. 2023
    Expo Batch 1 & Selection Day Batch 2
  • Jan. 2024
    Sustainability Program Launch
  • Q1 2024
    Advanced Manufacturing Expo | Batch 2
  • Q1 2024
    Applications Open for Advanced Manufacturing Batch 3
  • Q2 2024
    Selection Day for Advanced Manufacturing Batch 3

Applications for Advanced Manufacturing - Batch 2 are closed

The selected startups will be announced soon!

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