The Alaska Development Corporation (ADC) is a statewide organization that promotes sound and sustainable economic growth and diversification throughout Alaska.
Affiliated with Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC), we provide information, education, and programs of assistance for businesses, agencies, students and the public.
Our Mission is to promote sound and sustainable economic growth and diversification within the State of Alaska by providing information, education, and programs of assistance for businesses, agencies, law makers, and the public; and any and all types of activities not prohibited by laws which shall promote and foster economic growth.
Our geographic reach is widespread, serving thousands of individuals in 30+ urban, rural, and village communities across our great state, from our largest urban center in Anchorage to remote coastal communities in Bristol Bay. Anchored in the capital city of Juneau – itself only accessible by air or sea – our work reflects both the logistical realities of Alaska’s dispersed communities and the organization’s commitment to expanding access to workforce development, youth programming, and economic relief and opportunity.
OUR PROGRAMS
Since 2009, ADC and JEDC have offered more than 100 STEM-focused summer camps in Juneau, giving K-12 students a safe, hands-on way to explore science and technology. Most camps center on LEGO robotics, with additional options like 3D Design & Print, a Technical Trades Camp with local unions, employers, and UAS, and an Entrepreneurship Camp with the Chamber of Commerce. Campers ages 5 to 18 come from public, private, and homeschool backgrounds and build critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. Trained instructors, interns, and volunteers, including many FIRST® Robotics alumni, lead every camp with high staff-to-camper ratios and up-to-date safety protocols. Because we believe no family should be left out, all camps run on a “Pay-As-You-Can” model. Click on the logo to visit the dedicated website or email acooper@jedc.org for more information.
Every year, youth from across Alaska join FIRST® Robotics Competition teams to work together to build and program robots and to find solutions for the problems their teams face. For students aged 6-18, FIRST is the hardest fun you’ll ever have. For team mentors, coaches, and volunteers, it’s the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake. The annual programs culminate in robotics competitions where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path. Click on the logo to visit the dedicated website or email acooper@jedc.org for more information.
The Alaska Innovation Summit is the state’s premier innovation event, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, and researchers. Signature elements include the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest, Deep Dives, Innovation Shorts, and the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame ceremony. The 2026 Summit, held at Centennial Hall in Juneau, asked what drives Alaska’s thirteen years of net outmigration. The Alaska Development Corporation supports JEDC’s fundraising efforts by serving as its fiscal agent. Together, these partnerships help build a stronger, more diverse economy for Alaska’s future. Click on the link to go to the dedicated website or email cbrown@jedc.org for more information.