Opportunities for growthArizona Programs

Arizona Advanced Technology Network

Four Arizona community colleges partnered together to develop a first-of-its-kind, unified, industry-recognized curriculum to prepare students for manufacturing jobs of the future.

Future48 Workforce Accelerators

The Future48 Workforce Accelerators connect students with the skills and know-how needed for jobs in the state’s growing advanced manufacturing industry.

Navigator

The ACA's Navigator program will connect you - at no cost - with Arizona's highly skilled and available workforce by creating a custom recruiting strategy. 

Venture Ready Accelerator

Venture Ready Accelerator is the Arizona Commerce Authority’s business mentor program that connects Arizona talent with its incredibly rich resources.

Arizona Innovation Challenge

Arizona's leading technology commercialization competition – one of the most competitive and largest competitions in the nation.

Virtual Accelerator

The Virtual Accelerator is a venture development program tailored for the needs of early-stage companies.

SBIR & STTR Resource Center

Find the resources to better compete for funding through the SBIR/STTR program.

IAM

Shaping the future of transportation safety, science and policy leading the safe commercial deployment of automated vehicles.

Science Foundation Arizona

Dedicated to diversifying and strengthening Arizona’s economy by supporting mission-driven research.

Angel Investment

The Angel Investment tax credit provides credits to investors who make capital investments in small businesses certified by the ACA.

Research & Development

The R&D tax credit provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state.

proptech

Participants are granted limited access to test in the Arizona market without first obtaining full state licensure or other authorization that would otherwise be required.

AZSkyTech

Draws upon the collective strengths of national, state and private industry partners to safely advance the development and deployment of UAS, or drones, in Arizona.

Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Facilities Grant

The Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Facilities grant offers semiconductor startups discounted access to ASU's Core Facilities.

National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap

The National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER) is an Arizona-facilitated initiative to advance the U.S. semiconductor industry's competitiveness. 

Arizona State Trade Expansion Program

Assists Arizona small businesses as they export markets for the first time or as they expand into new markets.

Small Business Services

Information on business licensing and statewide resources to assist in every aspect of launching an Arizona-based business.

Small Business Boot Camp

Every Tuesday, join us for free online sessions designed to help small businesses prepare for success, plan for the future, and grow into thriving businesses

Small Business Digital Academy

Small Business Digital Academy is designed to equip the state’s small businesses with digital strategies and literacy.

Arizona SSBCI Program

SBIR & STTR Resource Center

Find the resources to better compete for funding through the SBIR/STTR program.

Qualified Facility

The Qualified Facility program offers a refundable income tax credit equal to eligible companies making a capital investment to establish or expand qualified facilities.

Arizona MEP

Our mission is to make every Arizona manufacturer the most successful business it can be.

Sales Tax Exemptions for Manufacturing

The Sales Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment is a sales tax exemption for various machinery or equipment.

Arizona Opportunity Zones

More on Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds in Arizona including the searchable Opportunity Zones Network.

Rural Economic Development Webinars

The ACA’s twice-monthly rural webinar series provides expert strategies, assistance and resources to help empower Arizona’s rural economies.

Broadband

Opportunities to expand the state's digital infrastructure statewide to improve the economy and quality of life of today’s Arizonans.

4FRI

The Four Forest Restoration Initiative is a collaborative effort designed to restore natural forest structure and function to the ponderosa pine forests of Northern Arizona.

Rural Destinations

Greater Arizona comprises diverse locations that will suit the needs of any business, large or small.

Arizona State Trade Expansion Program

Assists Arizona small businesses as they export markets for the first time or as they expand into new markets.

Arizona-Europe

Arizona and Europe's strong partnership is solidified through key industry segments including advanced manufacturing.

ARIZONA-ISRAEL

Arizona's collaborative trade with Israel leads to many opportunities. Learn more about Arizona's Advantages and connect with experts.

Arizona-Mexico

Arizona and Mexico are have a long legacy of collaboration. Mexico is Arizona's top trading partner with a Trade & Investment Office in Mexico City and Chihuahua. 

Arizona-Republic of Korea

Innovation is central to both Arizona and the Republic of Korea’s vision for long-term business prosperity, serving as a shared foundation for continued partnership.

Arizona-Taiwan

Arizona and Taiwan are building a foundation of long-term business prosperity through cutting-edge technology.