2026 Silicon Oasis Awards

The Silicon Oasis Awards 2026 is the premier awards ceremony recognizing the leaders, companies, and visionaries driving Arizona’s technology and innovation economy forward.

Hosted by Silicon Oasis Initiative — the premier founder-led community for Arizona’s startup ecosystem — the event brings together top founders, investors, executives, operators, and ecosystem builders from across the state for an evening celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact.

The awards will recognize excellence across software, AI, semiconductors, healthcare, venture capital, defense, advanced manufacturing, community building, and emerging technologies. Winners will be selected through a curated process involving ecosystem leaders, ambassadors, and industry stakeholders.

More than an awards ceremony, the Silicon Oasis Awards represents a celebration of Arizona’s rise as a globally relevant innovation hub and the people helping build its future.

The evening will feature high-level networking, founder recognition, media coverage, and a curated gathering of Arizona’s top technology and business leaders.