Initiatives

Explore our portfolio of systems-level strategies for accelerating the growth of Arizona’s innovation ecosystem.

Applied Research

WearTech Applied Research Center

Events

We convene community advocates to share knowledge, discuss strategies, and engage in participitory design for our future economy.

State of Innovation Summit

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Challenges

Participate in open calls for innovation around issues that impact Arizona.

Smart Region Challenge

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Media Hub

Ideas, profiles, Q&As, primers and more content from and featuring Arizona innovators.

About PEI

We enable Arizona innovators to bring world-changing ideas to market.

6/25/2026

John Giles | Partnership for Economic Innovation

Policymaker and Infrastructure Synergy: The Key to Attracting Innovative Companies to Greater Phoenix

John Giles joined us at the 2025 Celebrating Innovation Summit, hosted by the Partnership for Economic Innovation, to share his perspective on how policy makers can influence innovation in our region.

Held in Fall 2025, the summit brought together leaders, builders, and partners driving forward the ideas shaping Arizona’s future. From workforce development to emerging technologies, the momentum is real—and it’s just getting started.