Tech Talent
New ideas are embraced in Arizona. Tech talent in the state benefit from public-private partnerships that enhance learning opportunities and develop skills for the jobs of the future.
Technology & Innovation
Accelerating Technology & Innovation
As one of the nation's youngest and fastest-growing states, Arizona's pioneering spirit encourages its reputation as a hub for testing and scaling new technologies. The state's technology and innovation industry is rapidly growing and many top companies call Arizona home.
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Industry Highlights
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LARGE CITY FOR STARTUPS: Phoenix
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in the u.s. for semiconductors
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STATE OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT
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State for Highest Technology & Innovation Manufacturing Industry Concentration
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Arizona Success Stories
Arizona's thriving technology ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location make it the ideal home for our next phase of growth. We're excited to contribute to the local economy and build strong partnerships within this innovative community.
Girish Rishi, CEO, Cognite
In December 2025, Cognite, a global leader in Industrial AI, announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway, marks a milestone in the company's growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the North American market.
Cognite's decision to establish its headquarters in Arizona positions the company at the heart of one of North America's most dynamic technology regions. Cognite has identified hundreds of millions in operational value for customers in the past year alone, with manufacturers requiring sophisticated industrial AI solutions to manage the thousands of sensors and billions of data points generated daily in advanced industrial facilities.
Pro-Innovation Policies
Arizona is the best state in the nation for entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technology. With a future-forward leadership team, Arizona continues to lead in creating an innovation-driven economy.
PolicyTechnology & Innovation News
10/29/2026
Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Event Submissions For AZ Tech Week 2027
PHOENIX, AZ (October 29, 2026) – After a record-setting debut in April, AZ Tech Week will return March 1–7, 2027, and now is the time to get involved. The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it is accepting event submissions for AZ Tech Week – Arizona's largest decentralized, statewide tech conference. Organizations, companies, universities, investors, startups, and community partners interested in hosting an event during AZ Tech Week 2027 are encouraged to submit an event application through the Host An Event form.
READ MORE about Arizona Commerce Authority Opens Event Submissions For AZ Tech Week 2027 »10/19/2026
NAU Opens New MPaCT Lab, Expanding Arizona’s Semiconductor Research and Workforce Capabilities
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (October 19, 2026) — Northern Arizona University (NAU), officially opened its new Microelectronics Processing and Characterization Testing (MPaCT) Lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, marking a major step in the university’s efforts to support Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry. NAU President Dr. José Luis Cruz Rivera celebrated the opening of the lab alongside Dr. Charles Chadwell, Dean of NAU’s Steve Sanghi College of Engineering; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and other leaders. The $8 million MPaCT Lab is supported by a total $13 million investment from the ACA to advance semiconductor training, research and equipment.
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