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World View builds new pad at Spaceport Tucson
January 21, 2016 | Ryan LoebeMainstream spaceflight is becoming a reality in Arizona as World View, the commercial balloon spaceflight company, announces plans to build their global headquarters in Tucson.
In collaboration with Sun Corridor Inc., the City of Tucson, Pima County and the State of Arizona, … Read More
Google’s Project Sunroof launches in Arizona
December 16, 2015 | Ryan Loebe 1The Phoenix Metropolitan area averages 211 clear days and 85 partly cloudy days each year according to azcentral.com, making our sunny state a perfect candidate for Google’s Project Sunroof.
Project Sunroof is a solar power initiative and an online … Read More
Tucson’s AudioEye names new CEO
November 12, 2015 | Ryan LoebeTucson technology startup AudioEye today announced the appointment of Todd Bankofier as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Carr Bettis will remain as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Todd is a strong principled leader who cares deeply about making the … Read More
SynCardia’s heart beats for Wall Street, filed for IPO – updated
October 6, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyTucson-based SynCardia Systems, a total artificial heart development, manufacturing and commercializing company, filed for IPO under the proposed symbol TAHT (total artificial heart temporary) and looking to raise $34.5 million according to NASDAQ.
The company plans to issue 2.5 million shares … Read More
Coffee, collaboration and co-working – AZ Co-working Guide
September 25, 2015 | Ryan Loebe 1Co-written with Carlene Reyes
A 9-5 workday just isn’t what it used to be—especially for entrepreneurs and small businesses when it comes to getting work done. The day-to-day needs and lifestyle for this demographic are a little different from the … Read More
UA startup Codelucida receives $750K grant
September 11, 2015 | Ryan LoebeCodelucida, a startup company born at the University of Arizona and University of Cergy-Pontoise, France, has been awarded a $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase-2 grant from the National Science Foundation.
The Company previously completed a $150,000, six-month Phase-1 … Read More
Tucson Startup Weekend starts September 11
September 10, 2015 | Chloe NordquistFifty four hours of ideas, teamwork, and startup knowledge is what you can expect from a Startup Tucson Startup Weekend. This weekend-long event is meant to help people turn ideas a viable business.
“This is a global event that happens … Read More
Aztera Holdings acquires Tucson’s Brock Technologies
August 20, 2015 | Ryan Loebe 1Aztera Holdings, LLC acquires Tucson, Arizona based Brock Technologies, Inc., an innovative unmanned systems design and manufacturing company. Keith and Jessica Brock, aerospace engineers and graduates of the University of Arizona, founded Brock Technologies in 2006. The owners of both … Read More
12 companies join Startup Tucson Accelerator program
August 19, 2015 | Chloe NordquistStartup Tucson announced 12 new Tucson companies joining the Small Business Association (SBA) funded Accelerator Program.
The second group of Thryve Next growth accelerator program startups will begin their 8-week intensive training Monday.
“We’re working with them to revisit … Read More
AZCI announces 7 new startups
August 18, 2015 | Chloe NordquistThe Arizona Center for Innovation (AZCI) announced seven new technology startups joining the innovation center.
“AzCI programs and facilities have created a dynamic environment that inspires, encourages, and empowers new entrepreneurs, leading to new business growth here in Tucson,” Tech … Read More