Indigenous entrepreneurs in Arizona will receive targeted support through Native FORGE, a new University of Arizona program designed to drive economic development in the state’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Through mentorship, data training, development and assessment, the program takes aim at the specific needs of Native entrepreneurs and is made possible by a $500,000 matching grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

We are excited to welcome Erika Mitnik, our Marketing and Communications Manager to the FORGE team!  The Marketing and Communications Manager will support and grow the outreach of programs and activities of Arizona FORGE.

Native FORGE, made possible by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will provide entrepreneurial and data support for Arizona tribal nations.

We are excited to welcome our new Student Venture Pathways Coordinators to the FORGE team!

Student Venture Pathways Coordinators will support and grow the sustainability of programs and activities of FORGE Student Venture Pathways. Get to know our Coordinators !

Join us in welcoming our Mentors in Residence to FORGE family!

Join us in welcoming Martin Fuchs, Dr. Olga Rafikova and Dr. Ruslan Rafikov of Metfora to the FORGE Family!

Join us in welcoming David DiCosola and Kameron Norwood of PackDash to the FORGE Family!

This week join us in welcoming Newton Ryan, Armen Demirjian, Evan Zavitz, and Jack Drescher of GRAV Mouse to the FORGE Family!

This week's newsletter is all about venture funding and investing. We have gathered resources which we hope will be helpful in your learning journey.