The Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) will begin accepting applications for the 2022 competition on August 1, 2022. If you are interested in competing in the 2022 AIC, this Workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about the competition and what it takes. AIC awardees can receive up to $150,000 in non-dilutive funding. Join an AIC judge, an AIC winner, and an ACA representative to learn more. Key Takeaways -Understand the basics of the program -Gain a judge’s perspective on the program -Hear a winner’s experience on competing Meet the Guest Mark is a charismatic and dynamic individual with a passion for leadership and a strategic thinker with a bias for action. In his role with the ACA Innovation Team, he focuses on making Arizona the premier destination for startups and entrepreneurs. Mark oversees two of the ACA's flagship programs; the Arizona Innovation Challenge and the Venture Ready Accelerator. Mark received his MBA at Stanford and joined the ACA in 2019.