Sponsored by Legacy Sponsor: The City of Phoenix What does it really take to turn a great idea into something you can manufacture and bring to market? Join us for an evening focused on the rapidly evolving world of HardTech, hardware startups, and modern manufacturing. We’ll explore the latest technologies transforming how products are made — including automation, advanced robotics, and the growing accessibility of 3D printing — and then dive into the practical side of getting your own innovation manufactured. Hear from experts about what manufacturers need to provide an accurate quote, what innovators commonly get wrong, and how to avoid costly surprises along the way. Whether you’re developing your first prototype, building a hardware startup, or looking to understand what’s next in manufacturing, this evening will provide practical insights for moving from idea to prototype to production. Sponsored by: PADT In Partnership With: Arizona Technology Council Manufacturing Catalyst Committee
Sponsored by Legacy Sponsor: The City of Phoenix
What does it really take to turn a great idea into something you can manufacture and bring to market? Join us for an evening focused on the rapidly evolving world of HardTech, hardware startups, and modern manufacturing. We’ll explore the latest technologies transforming how products are made — including automation, advanced robotics, and the growing accessibility of 3D printing — and then dive into the practical side of getting your own innovation manufactured. Hear from experts about what manufacturers need to provide an accurate quote, what innovators commonly get wrong, and how to avoid costly surprises along the way. Whether you’re developing your first prototype, building a hardware startup, or looking to understand what’s next in manufacturing, this evening will provide practical insights for moving from idea to prototype to production.
Sponsored by: PADT
In Partnership With: Arizona Technology Council Manufacturing Catalyst Committee
Sponsored by Legacy Sponsor: The City of Phoenix
Join us for a special evening showcasing 5 more innovative Taiwanese companies and the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center in Phoenix. In six fast-paced 10-minute presentations, you’ll discover new technologies spanning AI-powered smart care, healthy aging and dementia care, digital biomarkers, AI medical diagnostics, medical device regulatory solutions, and robotic rehabilitation.
Meet the innovators behind these technologies, learn how they are entering the U.S. market, and explore opportunities to connect with Arizona’s healthcare, life sciences, startup, research, and investment communities.
Featured innovators: Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center · Huijia Health · IDEABUS (LTPA Solution) · AHEAD Medicine · Elite BioMedical Consulting · FREE Bionics
Come discover what Taiwan’s healthcare technology ecosystem is bringing to Arizona—and find opportunities to collaborate, pilot, partner, and build together.
Sponsored by Legacy Sponsor: The City of Phoenix
Now that the SBIR/STTR programs have been reauthorized, we have a clearer picture about how we can capture a greater percentage of SBIR funding to the state of Arizona. We’ll cover: Brief orientation to the SBIR/STTR programs, why they matter for Arizona innovators, and what participants will walk away with. We’ll talk about why SBIR is essential for deep-tech technology transfer, and what kinds of companies are a fit for what agencies. Clear walkthrough of Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III; agency differences (NSF, DoD, NIH, DOE, NASA, etc.); eligibility rules for small businesses and research institutions; typical award sizes and timelines; and the role of STTR partnerships. We’ll reveal the Arizona SBIR Roadmap, and how to set your company up for a successful SBIR submission.
Sponsored by: Arizona Commerce Authority
Every entrepreneurial journey involves big decisions about where to invest time, money, and resources. Join Venture Café Phoenix for an evening of practical insights to help you make smarter business moves. Learn how to validate your startup idea before investing in development, then discover tax opportunities that could help your business save money and maximize its resources. Whether you're exploring a new idea or growing an established business, walk away with strategies to make your next move count.
