The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has announced a revamped and expanded service for entrepreneurs in the state.

ARise, the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization program, is a partnership between AEDC and Startup Junkie that helps tech startups and entrepreneurs scale up, create new employment opportunities, and drive innovation.

“Growing technology companies is critical for Arkansas’ long-term economic success,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “The ARise program is a key element of our strategy for providing support and resources for tech ventures as they scale up in the Natural State.”

ARise offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support startups and entrepreneurs at every stage of business, including startup consulting and coaching, capital access navigation, the advanced subject matter expert network, and entrepreneurial ecosystem resources.

As a collaboration between Startup Junkie, Conductor, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, ARise facilitates connections between startups and established companies to foster growth and expansion.

“We’ve built the ARise program and services to fill gaps for tech and tech-enabled entrepreneurs looking to scale within our state and to open doors for those entrepreneurs within our state — we want entrepreneurs to have access to all our state has to offer including SMEs, industry partners, and other resources,” said Grace Rains, co-director at ARise and executive director at Conductor.

Learn more about ARise at arisearkransas.org.