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Arizona Innovation Challenge

Administered by Arizona Commerce Authority · Arizona

BENEFIT
Up to $50K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Minimum of $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to up to 10 finalists
  • 2Must have 2-29 employees
  • 3Advancing innovation and developing new technologies
  • 4Must demonstrate commercial revenue potential within 12 months

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Arizona Innovation Challenge is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Arizona Innovation Challenge compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Arizona Commerce Authority official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23