Opportunity Alert: Applications are Open for Venture Madness 2021

 

Venture Madness 2021, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is now accepting applications through June 3.

The annual event is Arizona’s longest running Capital Conference and early-stage pitch competition, highlighting some of the most promising startups in the state. This year, the live competition will offer both in-person and virtual options and feature applicants chosen by an expert panel of judges. 

On October 6-7, finalists will compete head-to-head in several industry categories and gain exclusive access to the region’s most active accredited investors.
 

Help spread the word among your networks and encourage any innovative, tech-based startups you know to apply!

Opportunty Alert: EMERGEAZ Fast Grants

In partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office, invisionAZ and StartupAZ are offering financial support to the state’s startups through the EMERGEAZ Fast Grant. Local entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address the impacts of the pandemic are encouraged to apply. There is a total of $1 million in the fund and grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.Continue reading

AZBio Issues RFP for a Marketing Consultant to Support the AZAdvances Capital Campaign

Access to early stage growth capital is an ongoing challenge to the growth of Arizona’s Bioindustry. To address this challenge, AZBio, in partnership with the Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation and with support from a US. Economic Development Agency (EDA) grant has developed AZAdvances.  The Marketing Consultant will work with the AZBio Team to inspire the community and engage support.Continue reading