In observance of Memorial Day, all Phoenix Public Library locations except Cholla, Harmon and Yucca Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025.
Explore your dream with StartUpPHX
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StartUpPHX is located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library.
StartUpPHX was developed in partnership with ASU Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group, City of Phoenix Community & Economic Development Department and Phoenix Public Library.StartUpPHX programming was initially supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
StartUpPHX is a discovery space for business entrepreneurs, combining elements of a co-working space with expert library fact-finding services and resources.
At StartUpPHX, you will be able to:
meet other innovators and entrepreneurs to share ideas and work together to develop a business concept.
receive one-on-one mentoring.
At StartUpPHX, you will also find:
experienced and knowledgeable library staff.
business programs, workshops, webinars, streaming videos, etc.
two public PCs to access our library databases and other online resources.
free WiFi.
business magazines and newspapers available on the 5th floor.
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