\u201cArkansas Capital has positively impacted thousands of student entrepreneurs through the Governor’s Cup competition, thanks to the generous support of our partners and sponsors. We are excited to enhance this impact through our new partnership with Startup Junkie and ARise, which will provide additional support and coaching opportunities for all participating students and teams,\u201d added Sam Walls III, CEO, of Arkansas Capital.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to partner with the Governor\u2019s Cup this year. Sponsoring the High Growth Technology Graduate Division is the perfect opportunity for our new ARise program as it is specifically designed to support Arkansas innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs engaged in tech and tech-enabled ventures,\u201d said Jeff Amerine, Startup Junkie Founder and Co-Director of the ARise program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Arkansas Capital is focused on increasing participation by students and institutions across the state. To make the program more accessible and support early-stage startups in the Natural State, Startup Junkie and ARise will lead training workshops to strengthen student teams’ oral presentation and elevator pitch skills. Additionally, Startup Junkie and ARise are offering free coaching services to help students prepare for the competition. ARise\u2019s advanced subject matter expert network will also be available to provide insight, answer questions, and assist Governor\u2019s Cup teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Governor’s Cup is open to undergraduate students from two- and four-year institutions in Arkansas, as well as graduate students from Arkansas and surrounding states. Startup Junkie and ARise’s workshops and coaching are available to students in all competition divisions. Following the competition, ARise\u2019s services will continue to be available to any Arkansas-based tech and tech-enabled companies as part of their long-term program to grow Arkansas\u2019 economy through entrepreneurial support and services. The 2025 all-cash prize pool is $144,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the Governor’s Cup, visit <\/span>argovernorscup.com<\/span><\/a>, and to learn more about Startup Junkie and ARise, visit <\/span>arisearkansas.org<\/span><\/a>. Photos from the 2024 Governor\u2019s Cup can be accessed <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Arkansas Capital Corporation<\/b> is a private, nonprofit special project finance company formed in 1957. Through its affiliates and subsidiaries, Arkansas Capital partners with commercial banks, small businesses, and others from the private and public sectors to create and preserve employment opportunities and stimulate economic development in Arkansas and its bordering states. In addition, Arkansas Capital facilitates entrepreneurial development in students through programs like the Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition and the Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Startup Junkie<\/b> is a mission-driven organization that exists to improve lives through innovation and entrepreneurship. <\/span>With a goal to stimulate economic growth in the region, the organization provides a variety of services including mentorship, consulting, training, and more. Startup Junkie has an extensive network of partners and professionals that are dedicated to enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. The organization has served thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners through one-on-one consulting, curated programs and over 200 events a year.<\/span><\/p>\n ARise<\/b> – Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs – is on a mission to empower tech ventures in Arkansas to scale up, create high-wage employment opportunities, and drive world-class technological innovation throughout the state. This is a collaborative initiative funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Organization and led by Startup Junkie. ARise is dedicated to empowering tech ventures in Arkansas through consulting and coaching, capital access, a subject matter expert network, industry connections, and ecosystem resources.<\/span> GETTING TECH SUPPORT: The Arkansas Governor\u2019s Cup Partners with ARise to Empower Future Entrepreneurs Fayetteville and Little Rock, Ark.- August 29, 2024 – Arkansas Capital is excited to partner with Startup Junkie and its newest program ARise for the Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition. Dhu Thompson, Owner of US Irrigation and Former Owner\/President of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3617,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" ARise is on a mission to empower tech ventures in Arkansas to scale up, create high-wage employment opportunities, and drive world-class technological innovation throughout the state. With a vision of becoming the driving force behind entrepreneurial economic growth in Arkansas, ARise aims to establish the state as a premier destination for tech companies worldwide to start and scale their businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support startups and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey:<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise provides personalized consulting and coaching to guide tech ventures toward success, from concept validation to scaling strategies. Differentiating itself from other programs, ARise provides its startups with coaching on a continued basis and regular check-ins to ensure each venture has a customized plan to receive services and support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise helps startups navigate the capital landscape, connecting them with funding opportunities and providing the support they need to secure investment. 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To enroll in the program, visit\u00a0www.ARiseArkansas.org<\/a>\u00a0to (1) complete an onboarding application and (2) schedule an initial consultation with a program representative.<\/p>\r\n\r\n \u201cGrowing technology companies is critical for Arkansas\u2019 long-term economic success. 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.\u201d - Clint O\u2019Neal, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission<\/p>\r\n \u201cLaunching a tech venture is a challenging endeavor \u2013 and entrepreneurs do not always have the resources they need to succeed. Through the ARise program, we aim to provide tech entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise they need to grow and scale their businesses. We are excited to collaborate with Startup Junkie Consulting on the management of the ARise program to help tech entrepreneurs create high-tech business growth in the Natural State.\u201d - Esperanza Massana Crane, Director, AEDC\u2019s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division<\/p>\r\n \u201cARise reflects our vision and brand promise to help AEDC drive an increasingly bright future for Arkansas-based tech and tech-enabled ventures.\u00a0 We could not be more excited to be partnered with AEDC for this critical statewide program.\u201d\u00a0- Jeff Amerine, Co-Director at ARise & Founder and Managing Director at Startup Junkie Consulting<\/p>\r\n \u201cWe\u2019ve 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.\u201d - Grace Rains, Co-Director at ARise & Executive Director at Conductor<\/p>\r\n ARise - Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs is on a mission to empower tech ventures in Arkansas to scale up, create high-wage employment opportunities, and drive world-class technological innovation throughout the state. 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\r\nIntroducing ARise: Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs<\/h1>\r\nFayetteville, Conway, and Little Rock, Ark.- June 20, 2024 -<\/strong> Arkansas's tech entrepreneurs have a new ally in their journey towards success with the launch of ARise - Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs. A fresh and expanded iteration of the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization program formerly known as Innovate Arkansas, ARise is an ambitious initiative funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and led by Startup Junkie, aimed at propelling tech and tech-enabled companies in Arkansas to new heights of innovation and economic vitality.\r\n\r\n
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