The University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2 has added a new function — that of tech business incubator.
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The Center Sqaure: San Francisco tech company moves headquarters to Phoenix, bringing nearly 1,000 jobs
Sending management platform Sendoso plans to send its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California, to Arizona effective November 2022.
Tech Crunch: Cruise expands Walmart autonomous delivery pilot in Arizona
Cruise, the self-driving car unit of General Motors, has expanded its autonomous delivery pilot with Walmart in Arizona. The company will now be doing limited deliveries for customers in Chandler, in addition to Scottsdale.
Arizona Daily Star: Startup companies working to advance tech at Tucson’s Biosphere 2
The UA Center for Innovation recently launched its latest business incubator “outpost” at Biosphere 2, with an inaugural class of four startup companies:
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Scoresby started CampusLogic, an education technology company based in Chandler, almost 11 years ago, and it grew into a premier edtech company, specifically working on simplifying financing options for college students.
AZ Inno: Scottsdale virtual care platform acquires Iowa firm in $4M deal
Jim Prendergast — who sold his Phoenix telehealth startup in 2016 to Teladoc Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) in a deal worth $162 million — is now growing another virtual care platform in Scottsdale.
ABC 15: Tech billionaire buys CrackerJax in Scottsdale, plans to build ‘mixed-use campus’
After years of rumors and proposals, the nearly 28 acres that are home to CrackerJax amusement park in Scottsdale has finally sold.
AZ Inno: Phoenix Startup Week 2022 goes hybrid with series of entrepreneur events
Phoenix Startup Week is organized by an all-volunteer group including Kate Rogers Sieker, head of this year’s efforts.
Sourcing Journal: Why This Fashion Incubator Is Betting on Microfactory Tech
When Angela Johnson and Sherri Barry launched a nonprofit fashion incubator in 2016 outside of Phoenix, they knew they had to have cutting-edge technology to help emerging designers cobble together their creations quickly and inexpensively.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona Selected For High-Tech Battery Manufacturing Facility
Governor Doug Ducey announced today that Queen Creek, Arizona, will be home to LG Energy Solution’s new state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility.