Press Releases
Latest news and announcements from Startup Central
Startup Central Expands Leadership Team with Key Creative and Technology Hires
Startup Central, Inc., the nation's first fully integrated startup manufacturing hub and technical venture accelerator, today announced three strategic hires to strengthen its creative and technology leadership. The new additions bring expertise in brand strategy, creative direction, and technical product management to support the company's mission of reindustrializing America.
Startup Central Announces New Product Development Center and Expands Engineering Team
Today, Startup Central, Inc., the nation's first fully integrated startup manufacturing hub and technical venture accelerator, announced the opening of a dedicated Product Development Center. This new facility will provide entrepreneurs with advanced resources for prototyping, testing, and refining their innovations alongside continued engineering team expansion.
Startup Central Expands Engineering Team to Accelerate U.S. Reindustrialization
Startup Central strengthens its technical capabilities with five key engineering hires, including Dr. Badri Tiwari (semiconductor/RF expert from Intel), Norbu Snow-Shiva (technical product manager from Equinix/Amazon), Duke Jones (privacy expert from Sony/Amazon/PGP), and mechanical engineers Cody Brown and Andrew Deros. This world-class team will support entrepreneurs building the future of American manufacturing in Arizona.
Startup Central Debuts Start.fun, the Crypto VC Platform Fueling America's Next Industrial Boom
Startup Central launches revolutionary ICO platform to replace archaic VC methods with blockchain-based venture capital solutions. The Start.fun platform represents a new paradigm for funding industrial startups, democratizing access to venture capital through cryptocurrency and smart contracts.
Startup Central Sets Soft Launch for Tempe Hub with Free Training and Quantum-Resistant Defense Tech Partnership
Site 1A opens November 1, 2025 with a 40,000 sq ft facility featuring free training programs and strategic cybersecurity partnership with IdentiKey. Chris Morrison joins as first official hire, bringing deep machining expertise. The facility will offer completely free training in CAD design, CNC machining, industrial 3D printing, and fabrication.
Startup Central's Defense Company One Selected for Global Drone Warfare Challenge
Startup Central's first spinout company DCO advances to prestigious international defense competition in Canada. DCO develops cutting-edge AI-powered, sensor-fused electronic warfare pods that represent the next generation of battlefield communication and defense systems.
Startup Central to Launch Nation's First Fully Integrated Startup Manufacturing Hub and VC Accelerator in Tempe
Opening September 2025, the 75,000 sq ft facility offers 24/7 access to advanced prototyping, private industrial spaces, and expert support. With $1 million in pre-seed funding, memberships start at $299/month, providing entrepreneurs access to CNC mills, welding stations, industrial 3D printers, and high-performance design software.