Silicon Oasis

08/24/2026

We're developing a smart website system for intelligent air regulation. By collecting past data, it automatically adjusts AC temperature to lower costs and conserve energy. A vital solution for Silicon Oasis, AZ.

08/19/2026

Adi Panda is uniting Arizona's teenagers through Code Arizona, offering free coding competitions. It's a space for students to build, compete, and gain real-world tech skills, growing the state's tech ecosystem from the ground up.

08/18/2026

Arizona’s next generation of tech founders is already building.

At Code Arizona, high school students are building real projects, solving real problems, and gaining hands-on experience.

As one young organizer put it: “I want Arizona to become a Silicon Valley.”

That ambition is what the Silicon Oasis is all about.

08/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome 11 new Ambassadors to the Silicon Oasis community!

These founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders represent the people actively building Arizona’s technology future — and are joining a growing statewide network committed to supporting one another and strengthening our ecosystem.

At Silicon Oasis, we believe *ounders build founders. Our Ambassadors bring that belief to life through mentorship, connections, collaboration, and active involvement across Arizona’s tech community.

Welcome to the Silicon Oasis!

08/14/2026

Plastic revolutionized everyday life with its versatility. But its incredible durability became a major environmental challenge, driving the need for recycling.

08/14/2026

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What if plastic could perform exactly the same—but naturally disapp...

08/13/2026

The next generation of sustainable materials is being built in Arizona.
On the latest episode of Silicon Oasis Spotlight, Joe Wicker, Founder & CEO of GreenMatter Biotech, shares how his team developed a plant-based alternative to traditional plastic that has reached price parity with conventional plastics.

That means no "green tax" for consumers—just a sustainable solution that can compete on cost, performance, and scale.

It's a powerful example of the kind of innovation being built right here in Arizona.

08/12/2026

For more than 30 years, Firewheel STEM Institute has been preparing Arizona's next generation of engineers, innovators, and technology leaders.

Led by Fredi Lajvardi, whose inspiring journey became the foundation for the film Spare Parts, Firewheel has grown into one of the state's premier STEM organizations. Through world-class robotics programs, hands-on engineering education, and life-changing mentorship, the nonprofit is helping develop the talent that will fuel Arizona's future in semiconductors, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and technology.

Read our latest feature below



https://siliconoasisaz.org/news-network/firewheel-stem-institute-building-arizona-s-next-generation-of-engineers

08/10/2026

Discover how the 14-day response guarantee works for employers and job seekers. Learn about the scoring metrics and the crucial duty of transparency that leads to smarter hiring decisions.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to John Wall and the MiiHealth AI team on closing a $2.8M seed round to accelerate DAINA, their AI-powered patient intake platform. Another Phoenix-based company applying AI to a meaningful healthcare challenge while building and scaling from Arizona. Excited to see what comes next.

Read More: https://contextual-elements-157811--review-packages-section-rj4jm2cgd.framer.app/news-network/phoenix-based-miihealth-raises-2.8m-to-automate-patient-intake-with-ai