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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.
Explore the latest news out of our Plug and Play accelerateAZ program through our event recaps, case studies, and program updates.
Plug and Play accelerateAZ Aerospace & Defense Innovation Day
Plug and Play accelerateAZ, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona co-hosted this event in partnership with Plug and Play Anchor Partners Honeywell Aerospace and Raytheon.
This event showcased the latest technology advancements in the aerospace, spacetech, IoT and advanced materials fields. With valuable insights from industry leaders provided valuable insights about how major corporations partner with startups.
Hear the inspiring opening remarks from Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority, before jumping into a featured keynote given by Todd Giles, Chief Technology Officer at Honeywell Aerospace, and finishing with some valuable industry insights by Sandra Watson and Wes Kremer, President of Raytheon.
The Presenting Startups from Aerospace & Defense Innovation Day
Plug and Play accelerateAZ Advanced Manufacturing Expo & Selection Day
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Plug and Play accelerateAZ co-hosted this exciting event in partnership with Plug and Play Anchor Partners Intel, Honeywell Aerospace, and Raytheon.
The Advanced Manufacturing Expo for Batch 1 and Selection Day for Batch 2 will showcase top innovators with revolutionary technologies in the manufacturing, supply chain logistics, semiconductors, aerospace and transportation industries.
Thirteen Arizona-based startups will pitched to be selected for the Batch 2 cohort of the accelerateAZ Advanced Manufacturing cohort.
Presenting Startups from Batch 2
Our Innovation Platforms
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace
Agtech
Animal Health
Brand & Retail
Crypto & Digital Assets
Deeptech
Energy
Enterprise & AI
Fintech
Food & Beverage
GOAL
Health
Insurtech
Maritime
Media & Ad
Mobility
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Semiconductors
Smart Cities
Supply Chain & Logistics
Sustainability
Travel & Hospitality
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
BNP Paribas - Plug and Play
Startup Camp