EmergeAZ Fast II Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Previous Application Method: Applications were reviewed on a rolling basis for Arizona-based startups that met eligibility requirements.”
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Geography
- Must be Arizona-based
Other requirements
- Must be in revenue
- Must have been in existence for at least 12 months
- Must have five or more employees
Overview
The second round of the EmergeAZ Fast Grant program, providing resources to Arizona entrepreneurs and startups with emerging technologies designed to address current and future economic, health, or societal challenges.
Funding Source: In partnership with Governor Doug Ducey, $1.5 million was allocated to the EmergeAZ Fast II Grant program.
Geographic Scope: Arizona-based startups only
Program Timeline:
- First round awardees announced February 10, 2022
- Multiple announcement blocks throughout March-April 2022
- Final block of awardees announced April 15, 2022
- Applications now closed as of April 2022
Focus Areas:
- Emerging technologies
- Current and future economic solutions
- Health-related innovations
- Societal challenges addressing future needs
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be Arizona-based
- Must be in revenue
- Must have been in existence for at least 12 months
- Must have five or more employees
Contact Information
Media Contact: Joshua Marin-Mora
Partners
- invisionAZ - Accelerates growth of Arizona's tech ecosystem
- StartupAZ - Helps Arizona's innovative startup companies improve leadership, performance, and connections
- State Partner - Governor Doug Ducey's office
How to Apply
Application Process
Status: Applications for EmergeAZ Fast II Grant are NOW CLOSED. This grant program is no longer accepting applications as of April 2022.
Previous Application Method: Applications were reviewed on a rolling basis for Arizona-based startups that met eligibility requirements.
Note: If you are interested in future funding opportunities from StartupAZ and invisionAZ, contact them directly at generosity@startupaz.org for information about upcoming grant programs.
What Startupaz Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $17K
- Median grant
- $17K
Example grants
None Over Reporting Threshold
$17K
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Fields of Work
- Startups
- Small businesses
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