Robert Rippee has been a central figure in the development of the Black Fire Innovation Hub since its inception.

A Las Vegas startup backed by the likes of supermodel Cindy Crawford has one of the best inventions of 2023, according to Time magazine. Headquartered at UNLV’s Black Fire Innovation building, within the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in the southwest valley, Katalyst went into overdrive after receiving $26 million in series A funding in 2022 from New York-based investment firm Stripes, with participation from Incisive Ventures, Unlock Venture Partners, Robert Nelsen, Crawford and Rande Gerber.

The Land Vegas gaming metaverse platform announced that it was selected to participate in the Innovation Launchpad program , organized by Zero Labs in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development of the University of Nevada ( UNLV ) and with the support of the Office of Economic Development of the Governor Joe Lombardo.

Sports, tourism and entertainment businesses worldwide combined for $13.7 trillion in 2022; new companies seek a piece of the action.

The UNLV Office of Economic Development and Zero Labs, a business accelerator in Nevada specializing in gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and sports, is excited to introduce the Zero Labs x UNLV Innovation Launchpad. This 3-day event, scheduled for early 2024, will offer a unique pre-accelerator experience designed specifically for UNLV’s students, faculty, and centers of excellence.

The UNLV Office of Economic Development and Zero Labs, a business accelerator in Nevada specializing in gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and sports, is excited to introduce the Zero Labs x UNLV Innovation Launchpad. This 3-day event, scheduled for early 2024, will offer a unique pre-accelerator experience designed specifically for UNLV’s students, faculty, and centers of excellence.

GMA Consulting ("GMA"), a leading gaming, entertainment, sports, and hospitality research and consulting firm, and UNLV's Black Fire Innovation ("Black Fire") announced today a new initiative for undergraduate and graduate students interested in entrepreneurship.

Boyd Gaming has unveiled its Q3 2023 earnings report, reaching $903.2 million in revenue during the period. The company has also surpassed the $877.3 million earned during the same quarter in 2022.

Clark County officials want to create a district that promotes innovation and technology, and would rival other notable areas where tech is thriving such as the Silicon Valley in Northern California or near Salt Lake City.

Boyd Gaming is leasing space at UNLV’s Black Fire Innovation building, which will allow the casino company to move its own innovation lab into an educational research setting.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Boyd Gaming have finalized a lease and partnership agreement to establish the Boyd Innovation Lab within UNLV's Black Fire Innovation building, located at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.

Boyd Gaming will bring its innovation center to a building at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in a joint innovation and training effort, the company and university announced.