Services for
ARKANSAS
Entrepreneurs

Helping startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.

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Transformative Support for Arkansas Entrepreneurs

Our services are designed to support startups from the idea stage through scaling and growing their venture. By conducting a thorough assessment of each prospective entrepreneur’s business, we ensure that our resources are aligned with their specific needs, guaranteeing effective support.

We are proud to extend our no-cost services to entrepreneurs working in technology across the entirety of Arkansas. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, ARise provides the tools, connections, and insights needed to achieve your goals.

Startup Consulting and Coaching

Develop and validate your ideas with expert guidance.

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Capital Access Navigation

Connect with the right funding opportunities to scale your business. 

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Connection to Industry

Find customers, partners, and market entry opportunities. 

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Ecosystem Resources

Access our statewide digital library and participate in events.

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How ARise Can Help

At ARise, we offer a comprehensive suite of resources to empower the tech and tech-enabled businesses in our program to grow and become standards of successful innovation and entrepreneurship in Arkansas.

Startup Directory

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Accelerators

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AEDC Incentives

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Digital Library

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Digital Library

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SME Consulting

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Rise to Success

Join ARise today and gain the resources, expertise, and connections you need to succeed.