For students weighing their futures and job seekers navigating new career directions, the journey often begins with a question: What does that job really look like? A new partnership between Arizona PBS and nonprofit Pipeline Connects provides some much-needed answers with a cinematic twist. The two organizations have joined forces to launch a video series that spotlights … [More]
AI: A Revolution with Risks
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world, bringing groundbreaking advancements, but also raising important risks that we must address. The Growing Benefits AI is becoming an essential part of everyday life, from the apps we use to the devices we depend on. Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa help manage tasks, while AI-powered maps suggest the quickest routes … [More]
AI-Driven Bookkeeping Platform Secures $10M Series A Funding
Uplinq, a leading provider of AI-driven bookkeeping and tax solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the closing of a $10 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Next Coast Ventures, with participation from AZ-VC, Live Oak Ventures, and existing investors. This infusion of capital will accelerate Uplinq's growth, … [More]
ASU Partners to Launch Preeminent Life Science Business Program
From driving research breakthroughs to bringing new treatments to market, life sciences and business professionals are increasingly in demand. Arizona State University is meeting that demand with the launch of the McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program — a bold, interdisciplinary experience launching in fall 2026 and designed for students who want to lead … [More]
Majority of Gen Z ChatGPT Users View AI as Coworker, Says Survey
Resume.org, the platform for building resumes, has released new findings from a May 2025 survey exploring how workers use ChatGPT on the job. The survey of 8,647 full-time U.S. employees reveals that Gen Z is far ahead of older generations in adopting and integrating ChatGPT into their daily work lives. From brainstorming ideas to making tough decisions, Gen Z is not only using … [More]
Data Center Developer Announces Expansion of Metro Phoenix Infrastructure
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator, announced the acquisition of an additional 43.87 acres of land in Mesa, Arizona and expanded data center capacity designed to deliver 450 MW+ to its hyperscale customers. This new parcel of land more than doubles the buildable acreage EdgeCore controls in Mesa. “Today’s expansion … [More]
Energy Efficient Materials Supplier Acquires Innovative Manufacturing Co.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of Bonded Logic, Inc. and Phoenix Fibers, LLC. Bonded Logic is a U.S. manufacturer of sustainable thermal and acoustical insulation products. Founded in 2002 with manufacturing locations in Arizona and Georgia, Bonded Logic is best known for its innovative natural … [More]
Metal Fabrication Co. to Triple Operations with New Facility to Support Growth
Capitol Engineering Co., a Phoenix-based metal fabrication company, announces that it has closed on an 11-acre, 120,000-square-foot industrial facility to expand its operations and support the company’s continued growth. The new fabrication facility is located at 1945 W. Broadway in Phoenix and nearly triples the size of Capitol Engineering’s current operations. The company … [More]
Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry Opens in Tempe
Quantum Computing Inc., an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, celebrated the grand opening of its quantum photonic chip foundry located in Tempe at a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 12, 2025. The event was attended by Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, along with multiple government officials and industry leaders, who gathered to mark this milestone … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cognite Fuels Industrial AI Revolution with Inaugural Class of Cognite Fellows
Cognite, the global leader in industrial AI, announced the appointment of Torgrim Aas, Jan Eivind Danielsen, and Thorkild Stray as the inaugural class of Cognite Fellows. This landmark initiative underscores Cognite's deepening commitment to empowering customers with cutting-edge industrial Data and AI solutions while simultaneously building enduring know-how and … [More]
Can a Customer-First Culture Reignite U.S. Chipmaking?
Intel’s new CEO brings a track record of rebuilding from within
Expectations were high when Lip-Bu Tan stepped on stage at Intel Vision 2025. The semiconductor giant has fallen from grace, ceding technological leadership to global competitors and watching its foundry business hemorrhage money. But Tan, Intel's new CEO and a well-known figure in venture capital and design automation, didn't shy away from the company's shortcomings. Instead, … [More]
Lucid Expands Arizona Footprint with Nikola Facility Deal
Lucid Group is accelerating its presence in Arizona after acquiring key facilities from bankrupt electric truck maker Nikola Corporation. The $30-million deal, announced April 10, includes Nikola's Coolidge manufacturing plant and a Phoenix facility formerly used for headquarters and R&D. With it, Lucid gains more than 884,000 square feet of space, along with high-end … [More]
Arizona’s Space Age
Arizona already sits at the center of America's semiconductor surge. Now, it may be charting a new trajectory — straight into space. From research labs to manufacturing floors, the state has become a powerhouse in advanced chipmaking. Governor Katie Hobbs reinstated the Arizona Space Commission in February, hoping it will help push the state to the forefront of the rapidly … [More]
Avnet Commits to STEM and Empowering the Next Generation in Arizona
Avnet, a global technology solutions provider with deep roots in Phoenix, is working to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education through a range of initiatives. By supporting local robotics competitions, funding STEM projects and increasing access to educational resources, Avnet is helping shape the next generation of engineers, scientists and … [More]
C3ntro Telecom Unveils a Fiber Network Connecting Mexico and Phoenix
C3ntro Telecom (C3ntro), a leader in global telecommunications and fiber infrastructure provider, announced the launch of its most ambitious initiative to date: the Tikva Project. Tikva represents a transformative leap in cross-border connectivity, establishing a state-of-the-art, 2,500-kilometer fiber optic network between Phoenix, Arizona, and … [More]
New AI Platform Launched during Phoenix Startup Week Expedites Grid Interconnection Process
Phoenix-based startup ArcusAI has launched a new AI-powered platform designed to significantly improve the grid interconnection process for renewable energy projects like solar and storage, as well as large loads like data centers. The US grid interconnection queue is currently experiencing significant growth and backlog, with over 12,000 projects seeking interconnection, … [More]
Arizona Biosciences Set Record Highs in Research Funding, Show Increasing Competitiveness
Arizona continues to outpace the nation in several key bioscience industry and innovation ecosystem metrics, including gains in jobs and academic R&D expenditures. Still, challenges remain in the areas of commercialization and venture capital deal activity. Those are top-line findings in the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation to track the state’s … [More]
