From 2012 to 2016, $1.2 billion of venture capital has been invested into Arizona companies in 187 deals. (PWC MoneyTree Report, 2017)

The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona's undergraduate program is ranked #3 in the nation among public programs and #7 overall. (U.S. News and World Report , 2017)

There are more than 50 incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces in Arizona. (ACA)

Notable technology companies that began as Arizona startups include: Infusionsoft, GoDaddy, Parchment Inc., and Heliae.

Scottsdale’s Tallwave Capital was named the Arizona's most active tech venture capital firm with its $13 million in early-stage seed funding. (Phoenix Business Journal, 2016)

The Arizona Innovation Challenge is among the largest business plan competitions in the U.S., providing up to $3 million in non-dilutive grants each year. (ACA)