PHOENIX, AZ – February 20, 2025 – Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is pleased to announce that HonorHealth Innovations (H2I) is joining Investor Corner PBC, further strengthening the region’s ecosystem for healthcare innovation and investment. Investor Corner PBC is purposely situated within Connect Labs by Wexford, a flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation hub located at Wexford Science & Technology’s 850 PBC facility and a cornerstone of Greater Phoenix’s thriving startup ecosystem.
HonorHealth Innovations (H2I), the innovation and investment arm of HonorHealth, focuses on accelerating breakthrough healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes. Efforts include the Research Institute, Care Transformation Lab, and the Research Incubator. By joining Investor Corner, HonorHealth Innovations is gaining access to a vibrant network.
Kiran Avancha, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer at HonorHealth
“At HonorHealth Innovations (H2I), we are committed to radically reimagine healthcare delivery, operational excellence through tech enablement and advancements in cutting-edge research. Our goal is to transform patient care and drive medical innovation to new heights through strategic venture investments and industry partnerships through HonorHealth Innovation Fund (HHIF). We foster innovative solutions and support groundbreaking internal or external startups that aim to rapidly bring medical technologies that enhance patient care, ultimately improving the health and overall well-being of our communities.” said Kiran Avancha, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer at HonorHealth
Investor Corner was established to provide a premier space where investors can engage with promising healthcare ventures, foster connections that lead to funding and commercialization opportunities. The addition of HonorHealth Innovations further cements PBC’s role as a hub for cutting-edge medical research, the relentless pursuit of translating science, and entrepreneurship.
“We are thrilled to welcome HonorHealth Innovations to Investor Corner,” said Scarlett Spring, Executive Director of Phoenix Bioscience Core. “This collaboration underscores the importance of connecting health systems with investment opportunities that can bring transformative healthcare solutions to market.”
Stay connected with the Phoenix Bioscience Core as we continue to create places, programs, and opportunities that spark innovation, fuel investment, and strengthen Arizona’s position as a national leader in bioscience and health tech.
About the Phoenix Bioscience Core
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is a 30-acre life sciences innovation district located in downtown Phoenix. It hosts Arizona’s three public research universities—Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona—as well as leading genomics pioneers like the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope, and the International Genomics Consortium. The PBC also collaborates with major healthcare systems, including Banner Health, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Phoenix VA, and Valleywise Health, alongside a growing number of emerging life science companies. This unique concentration of research scientists and healthcare professionals fosters unprecedented collaborations, advancing precision medicine from discovery to delivery. To learn more, please visit phoenixbiosciencecore.com.
About Connect Labs by Wexford
Connect Labs by Wexford is a flexible, scale-in-place lab and innovation infrastructure located within Wexford’s dynamic and amenity-rich Knowledge Communities. Specifically created for emerging and growth companies in the life sciences, computational, engineering, and energy industries, Connect Labs offers pre-built and furnished lab, support, and office space with a purposefully curated set of amenities, services, and shared equipment that provides companies the space to grow and attract talent; specialized equipment to leverage and conserve capital; intentional proximity to peers, experts and potential strategic partners; and opportunities to conduct research to improve the human condition and drive economic impact. Connect Labs has locations in Phoenix, Baltimore, Sacramento, and Charlotte. To learn more, please visit wexfordconnectlabs.com.