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Arizona Innovation Challenge

Arizona Innovation Challenge

Funds Arizona startup growth in AI, health, hardware, and biotech sectors.

ClosedArizona Commerce AuthorityUnited StatesFocused on Arizona
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About

The Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) is a competitive, non-dilutive grant programme administered by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and described as one of the largest business-plan competitions in the United States. The Fall 2025 cycle is a closed reference record: applications opened July 29, 2025, closed August 11, 2025, and awardees were announced August 27, 2025. The programme has run …

What this grant funds

Technology innovation and commercialization in Arizona.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.azcommerce.com