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Scholarship Virtual Info Session
Apply for this new scholarship opportunity that covers up to one year’s tuition for undergraduate students in ANY major and offers employment opportunities. The deadline is fast approaching. Make sure not to miss out!
This Thursday, October 20th, FORGE is hosting a virtual info session to provide information on how to qualify for the scholarship. The info session will be recorded and shared with all registered attendees, so we encourage everyone with an interest in the program to sign up.
Grand Opening of STEAM FORGE!
In partnership with the College of Engineering, Arizona FORGE is celebrating the opening of our second campus location: STEAM FORGE (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Please join us to mark this special occasion on Wednesday, November 16th 3-5pm.
Celebratory remarks from Dean David Hahn, Associate Dean Mark Van Dyke and Arizona FORGE Founding Director Brian Ellerman at 3:15pm. Lite fare and beverages served. Please register by November 11th.
Our campus locations are dynamic spaces where University of Arizona and community resources collaborate to offer the university community entrepreneurial education, mentoring and coaching.
Working in partnership with colleges across campus, Arizona FORGE (Finding Opportunities and Resources to Grow Entrepreneurs) locations provide resources for students where they are – making entrepreneurial education accessible and relevant to their specific field of study.
The Business of Art with Made In Tucson Market
Join us every 4th Thursday at FORGE at Roy Place at 44 N, Stone Ave, for our Curiosity Club, an in-depth conversation with important community voices. This Thursday, October 27th, from 9am – 10am, join us to meet with the organizers of the Made in Tucson Market. Learn about how the market creates opportunities for arts entrepreneurs and makers and helps artists create successful businesses here in Tucson.
Made in Tucson Market is a celebration of the risk-takers and dream-makers that personify the Tucson maker movement. It honors the authentic nature of the rugged desert and the unique spirits that call it home. It revels in the profound resilience and connection of our community.
The Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition organizes this market and creates a space that unites community, art, localism, and sustainability. The market not only provides business opportunities for hundreds of Tucson artists and makers, it also puts funds into sponsoring large public mural projects and other community improvements on Fourth Avenue.
Learn how they grew the market from 50 participants to over 200 and hear what they have planned for this fall's event, the biggest one yet!
TENWEST Impact Festival
FORGE is proud to be a sponsor of the TENWEST Impact Festival presented by Startup Tucson and University of Arizona Center for Innovation. TENWEST returns in-person this fall from November 1 – 5, 2022. Part conference, part party, the Festival is a week full of inspiration, conversation, demonstrations, and celebration! Don't wait, get your festival passes online here.
UArizona Students and FORGE supporters -use the promo code UAFORGE for a 10% discount on festival passes.
Come by November 3rd from 5pm - 7pm during the Happy Hour and Awards Celebration to visit with FORGE staff.
TENWEST Impact Festival aims to promote and foster a culture of innovation and sustainability by hosting and partnering with a series of events that encourage interaction, collaboration and big ideas. The goal is to bring together participants from all parts of the community under one umbrella to celebrate Tucson’s creative arts, entrepreneur, business and sustainable ecosystems. Attendees can expect over 60 sessions throughout the conference as well as a number of fun evening and weekend events that encourage networking and a recognition of all things local.
Mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss this!
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 19 - 2022 Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo
Wednesday, October 19 - October FORGE Fireside with Rafael Tapia
Thursday, October 20 - Biomedical Startup Scholarship Information Session
Thursday, October 27 - Curiosity Club with Made in Tucson market
November 1st - 5th - TENWEST Impact Festival
November 10th - Campus Spotlight
November 14-20th - Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 17th - FORGE Fireside with Allie Burns, CEO, Village Capital