Overview
At the University of Arizona, FORGE (Finding Opportunities and Resources to Grow Entrepreneurs) is a unit of Research, Innovation, and Impact.
It has three missions, known as our 3 C’s:
• Campus – Inspire entrepreneurial thinking in all students (FORGE Student Venture Pathways)
• Community – Amplify community entrepreneurial ecosystems (FORGE Communities)
• Capital – Accelerate startup growth and profitability (FORGE Venture Advisors)
Visit us at the FORGE at Roy Place Building, our flagship location for many programs, providing space for education, community, shared workspace, services, and mentoring and coaching from expert resources from across the state. FORGE at Roy Place provides off‐campus interaction space for FORGE Student Venture Pathways students to use for trainings, workspace and events. The Roy Place Building, serves as a downtown presence for the University of Arizona, strengthens UArizona and community connections, assists with downtown urban revitalization, serves as a hub for talent, and provides leadership in addressing the region’s environmental, social, and economic needs.
FORGE Student Venture Pathways
FORGE Student Venture Pathways (SVP) is a unique resource available to all students at the University of Arizona who want to build their entrepreneurial skills and toolbox. Opportunities include both in-person and virtual resources and programs such as self-assessments, asynchronous online curriculum, skill building programs, and workshops.
FORGE at Roy Place
FORGE at Roy Place is about community. Located in the heart of downtown Tucson, we bring people together in the spirit of progress and collaboration.
FORGE at Roy Place hosts weekly events and community co-working on Thursdays. Register HERE for Thursdays at FORGE
FORGE at Roy Place is a proud community partner to Startup Tucson, BlueStone Venture Partners, Local First Arizona and Tucson City of Gastronomy. FORGE at Roy Place is also available to qualified groups for meetings and events, conferences at retreats.
FORGE Venture Advisors™
FORGE Venture Advisors™ includes startup accelerator programs, Residency and Crucible, providing the services and access to resources critical for scale and launch. Applicants to the Residency program come from the community and enjoy up to one year of residency. Graduates from FORGE Venture Advisors™ go on to national caliber accelerators, significant venture capital raises, or acquisition. Crucible is an accelerated program, providing support and resources in a dedicated, 8-week, on site program. FORGE Venture Advisors helps new and existing businesses grow, prosper and contribute to economic development in Southern Arizona.