Capital Factory is proud to announce the launch of STATION NWA, a new 501(c)(3) hub dedicated to anchoring supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing innovation in Northwest Arkansas. Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation, STATION NWA will begin building leadership, programming, and strategic connections – linking Arkansas to major VC and innovation hubs, starting with Texas and Washington, D.C. This is the second STATION launched by Capital Factory.
“With STATION NWA, we’re helping Northwest Arkansas plug directly into the national innovation grid,” said Joshua Baer, CEO of Capital Factory. “This region knows supply chain and manufacturing better than almost anywhere in the country. Our job is to bring the network, the mentorship, and the deal flow that helps founders and executives turn that strength into new companies and new technologies.”
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STATION NWA will recruit a founding Executive Director this winter. The new leader will drive the development of a dedicated physical hub in Bentonville, while building an integrated digital community to support entrepreneurs working on dual-use supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing technologies. Core planned activities include startup mentorship, educational academies, investor engagement, and national-level event programming.
“STATION NWA’s founding team brings deep expertise in building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems,” said Tom Walton, Chair of the Walton Family Foundation’s Home Region Program Committee. “Their network of investors and mentors will be a valuable asset to the region and help drive the next generation of innovation.”
SOURCE: Businesswire