Archive for Assistance Programs
The Arizona Competitiveness Package (Law HB2001)
In early 2011, Governor Brewer signed into law HB2001 – The Arizona Competitiveness Package. This legislation marks a new level of Arizona commitment; making it easier for existing Arizona companies to be more prosperous and it establishes Arizona as one of the most desirable places for expanding companies to do business. I want to point [...]
Arizona Cleantech Open Business Competition
Enter the 2011 Cleantech Open Business Competition and turn your Cleantech idea into a thriving business. The Cleantech Open has established itself as the leader in developing clean technology startup entrepreneurs. They offer world class entrepreneurial training, mentoring, press exposure and access to capital and potential customers. Apply by May 24 at: www.CleantechOpen.com/Business/Enter Also …. [...]
Arizona Competitiveness Package
Governor of Arizona signed into law one of the most significant pieces of economic legislation in Arizona state history on February 17, 2011. The Arizona Competitiveness Package (HB2001) includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to spur Arizona’s economy. Key highlights of the bill include the creation of a $25 [...]
ASU – Small Business Innovation Research
ASU Venture Catalyst is hosting its SBIR/STTR Phase I Writing Proposal Workshop. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) are federally-funded programs that support small business technology product development. This SBIR/STTR Phase I workshop will be an eight-hour session on Friday, March 11th, 2011 that will target early-stage, [...]
New Tax Credit – Arizona Commerce Authority
It’s my pleasure to announce another great resource for technology companies. A refundable tax credit is now being offered through the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit program. Recognized as perhaps the best in the nation, the R&D program provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state, [...]
CITY OF TEMPE AND STEALTHMODE PARTNERS PRESENT FASTTRAC TECH VENTURE, Spring 2011
CITY OF TEMPE AND STEALTHMODE PARTNERS PRESENT FASTTRAC TECH VENTURE, Spring 2011 If you need to learn how to maximize the potential of a new technology and develop it into a business, TechVenture, the award winning entrepreneurial program developed by the Kauffman Foundation and delivered by Stealthmode Partners, can show you how. TechVenture is a [...]
Arizona Innovation Institute Launch – January 25th
Celebrate the launch of the Arizona Innovation Institute with business, education and government leaders on January 25 from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Telesphere (9237 E Via de Ventura, Suite 250 in Scottsdale). It is a collaborative project of The Arizona Technology Council Foundation and FarSight Group, bringing together specialists in creative thinking and innovation [...]
Arizona Commerce Authority – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Commercialization Assistance Program (NCAP)
The Arizona Commerce Authority is pleased to report the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Commercialization Assistance Program (NCAP) is active for 2011. This program assists emerging companies overcome technical barriers to commercializing clean energy technology by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency companies with free assistance for specific technology questions or needs. Assistance includes short [...]
Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Innovation Grant Program 2010
December 3, 2010 The Arizona Commerce Authority is pleased to announce the 2010 Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Innovation Grant Program The Innovation Grant Program is intended to foster the growth of early-stage tech ventures in the state by bridging the financing gap between research and development and commercial launch of promising technology. $1.5 million of [...]
New PA Investments in Alternative, Clean Energy Saving Businesses, Consumers in 10 Counties $2.7 Million
Harrisburg – New investments in alternative and clean energy, as well as energy efficiency, are helping Pennsylvania’s consumers, businesses and municipalities lower their energy bills by millions of dollars, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Austin Burke said today. Burke said the Commonwealth Financing Authority today approved nearly $7.9 million in grants and loans [...]