Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator - our new partner hub

Corinna Herrmann

General

A warm welcome to our new partner hub Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator, Arizona, USA. Happy to have you on board! You find a short profile on our network section of this website.

This is what Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator says about them and their partnership with us:

"5-HT’s focus on excellence and collaboration really captured our attention. The AZ TechCelerator is excited to partner with the 5-HT Digital Hub Chemistry and Health Digital Hub and to work together to make our local businesses successful.  This partnership will allow both hubs to expand international networks for our entrepreneurs who are looking to expand into strategic global markets."

Jeanine Jerkovic
City of Surprise Economic Development Director
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How would you describe the Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator ecosystem?

The AZ TechCelerator has a network that consists of Community Stakeholders, Industry Expert Mentors, Entrepreneurs, and more.  The network along with our contacts puts everything within arms’ reach for businesses.

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What programs does Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator offer for startups?

The AZ TechCelerator offers four (4) different startup programs for our local community.  Our main program is our Incubator/Accelerator Program, which assists technology and innovation-focused startups to grow in a safe place and launch their business.  We offer low cost office space, a mentorship network, peer-to-peer collaboration, educational workshops and accountability.  Our Beehive Program offers home-based businesses a shared workspace, conference rooms, collaboration and educational workshops.  Our Affiliate Program offers small business access to conference rooms and a business address.  Finally, our Global Concierge program offers international businesses a safe place to start their expansion into the US market.  This includes office space, contacts, mentors, and collaboration.

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Could you share a success story of Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator?

Athena Wireless was one of the first startup companies to locate at the AZ TechCelerator. During their time at the AZ TechCelerator they were the first Arizona company to be acquired by Google and represent the most successful exit from an Arizona incubator in history. During their time at the AZ TechCelerator, Athena Wireless was able to partner with the City of Surprise and demonstrate their technology at the Surprise City Hall campus, and we believe this support was important to their growth strategy. After the Google acquisition, Athena Wireless’s founder was instrumental in mentoring several other entrepreneurs and startups in the community.

What benefits do you expect from a partnership between Surprise AZ / AZ TechCelerator with 5-HT Digital Hub Chemistry & Health?

We are hopeful for the benefits of mutually supportive partnership that allows our businesses to explore growth opportunities while minimizing risk and confusion. The AZ TechCelerator offers non-US companies a home-away-from-home when they visit Arizona, meaning a US address to incorporate and send/accept correspondence, a place to work, host meetings, and a friendly network to ask questions and identify resources critical to growth opportunities. We hope our businesses find the same welcome in Germany with 5-HT!

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