About this programme
The TechConnect Grant is a $1,500 reimbursement grant from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) for Arizona companies attending the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, an event that has run for over 20 years connecting applied research and early-stage innovation from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users. It sits within the ACA's SBIR/STTR Resource Center alongside the AZ AMF Grant and AZ FAST Grant.
The conference itself bundles several events: the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, AI TechConnect, a Technical Program with more than 30 technical symposiums, and the Nanotech Conference Series, which the ACA describes as the world's largest and longest-running nanotechnology event. The 2026 edition was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10-12, 2026.
Who can apply
Open to Arizona companies interested in attending the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo.
Frequently asked
What does the TechConnect Grant cover?
It's a $1,500 grant to reimburse an Arizona company's attendance at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo.
Who can apply?
Any Arizona company interested in attending the conference is invited to apply.
What is the TechConnect World Innovation Conference?
It's a long-running event (over 20 years) connecting applied research and early-stage innovation from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users, and it bundles the SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, AI TechConnect, a technical program of 30-plus symposiums, and the Nanotech Conference Series.
Where and when was the 2026 conference held?
In Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10-12, 2026. As of that cycle's capture, applications for the TechConnect Grant were already closed.
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