Application deadlines ahead for 9 Valley incubators

Startups and small businesses that call the greater Phoenix area home have several options to help their business flourish. Here is a list of incubators and accelerators with their respective deadlines and application links. desarrollo Program: PhxFlight Program A 4-month program for tech based ventures with 10 Million + market opportunity. They will be launching … Read more

Tempe's Big Bounce co-working space offers more than just a desk

Big Bounce is a membership-based co-working space where startups or Cohabs receive executive level guidance and other support to launch and grow a successful business. Big Bounce’s platform was established to offer advanced knowledge and skills to Cohabs at any point in their business development process. Evo Terra, an Arizona radio and podcast personality and co-author … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru- Outdoor Adventure Edition

With Spring just around the corner, its time to grab your outdoor gear and head out for adventure. AZ Tech Beat has a few recommendations for you outdoor lovers. Localeikki This Flagstaff, Ariz. startup developed a community-based mobile app and website that helps travelers locate running, hiking and cycling trails around the country complete with … Read more

Tallwave partners with Avondale for entrepreneurship program

Tallwave has partnered with the city of Avondale to create a training course for health care and technology entrepreneurs. The Avondale Venture Blueprint is a 12-week course that will teach entrepreneurs how to launch, grow and sustain their businesses. “As Avondale is building our health care and technology sectors, we understand the need to support small … Read more

Arizona ranked #13 in Small Business Policy Index for 2013

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) Council has published the state Index for 18 years, which ranks the 50 states according to 47 different policy measures, including a wide array of tax, regulatory and government spending measurements. The SBE Council created the Small Business Policy Index, which measures the 50 states based on its policy measurements, … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru Gift Guide

AZ Tech Beat has spent all year long looking high and low for the most unique, functional, fun and interesting gadgets for our readers. Remember that one gadget you saw months back made you stop and think, “That would be a perfect gift for Sally!” We figured searching back through our archives might be a … Read more

Beamz Ink Endorsement Deal With Flo Rida

Beamz, Interactive, Inc., (OTCQB: BZIC) a technology company specializing in interactive music products, and D3M Licensing Group, the global licensing agent for Flo Rida, announced a milestone endorsement and licensing deal with international multi-platinum artist and producer Flo Rida. Beamz was recently featured in Flo Rida’s new music video “Tell Me When You Ready.” The … Read more

A Beer Run, Edu Apps & High-Speed Databases – ASU Furnace Demo Day – Recap

The first Demo Day from ASU Furnace kicked off at SkySong, Wednesday June 5, packed with Arizona investors, incubators, mentors and visionaries ready to learn more about the companies vying for funding and resources. Startup companies covered a wide-range of products-from biotech and software to theft-reducing technologies. What is Furnace? It’s a first-of-its-kind startup accelerator … Read more

Coffee Houses – The Creative Catalyst

Coffee shops have long been associated with the creative class. They are places where people congregate to hold meetings, catch up with old friends or other activities spurred by sipping stimulant-infused beverages. The coffee culture is growing in Phoenix, seemingly in tandem with the growth of the Valley’s technology startup sector. “It’s like candy for … Read more