Startup Central Announces New Product Development Center and expands Engineering Team

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Startup Central, Inc., the nation's first fully integrated startup manufacturing hub and technical venture accelerator, announced the opening of its New Product Development (NPD) Center in Tempe, AZ.

The NPD Center is a 6,300-square-foot industrial space that serves as the company's training facility and headquarters for internal research and product engineering in the diverse fields of UAS, RF, advanced robotics, machining automation and industrial AI.

"The NPD facility is a temple for building breakthrough products," said Cody Brown, Chief Engineering Officer. "Our world-class team of engineers and innovators are the driving force. We're reimagining co-working for hard-tech by removing the usual barriers and providing the infrastructure and technical support startups need to thrive. We're excited about the future we're building."

Startup Central's mission is to reindustrialize America by providing the next generation of entrepreneurs, makers, and builders with the tools, co-working space, and mentorship to turn bold ideas into reality.  

The company is now accepting deposits for the first 100 inaugural memberships and subleases at its 60,000-square-foot co-build Tempe site, scheduled to open January 1, 2026.

Memberships, leasing inquiries, and apprenticeship applications are now open. Interested founders, engineers, and product developers can learn more at www.startupcentral.build, or follow @startupcentral.build on Instagram, @1startupcentral on X, and Startup Central on LinkedIn.

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SOURCE Startup Central