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

Mike Madsen | Partnership for Economic Innovation

Innovation as the Foundation of Resilience: Why Technology Investment is Critical for Creating High-Value Jobs

Mike Madsen, Board Member of the Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), explains why innovation is a critical investment for both the state and businesses.

He highlights how investing in technology and infrastructure creates high-value jobs, supports local supply chains, and builds a resilient economy that benefits the entire community.