Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU

Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Arizona State University connects you to the information, resources and people that can help you turn your ideas into reality.

Arizona State University is known for its unique and effective approach to growing an entrepreneurial enterprise within a public university system. Here entrepreneurship is not confined to a single college or school, nor is it housed in one center or institute. Valuing entrepreneurship means that it is more than just a class or a program; it is a mindset that is woven into the fabric of the university, permeating every activity. ASU students, faculty and staff in every discipline and at every level work to identify local and global needs, articulate how to meet them and implement entrepreneurial solutions. Arizona State University-managed online communities, including pages, the ASU on Facebook application and ASU-run Facebook groups, are intended to inform users of ASU-related news and events, as well as foster discussion and a sense of community among users. The administrators of these communities reserve the right to remove any content posted that:

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Paseo Academy is bringing hands-on technology into the classroom through a new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab.With acce...
10/05/2026

Paseo Academy is bringing hands-on technology into the classroom through a new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab.

With access to coding, virtual reality, 3D printing and AI, students are developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills designed to prepare them for what comes next.

Read more about how the new lab is creating opportunities for students. https://www.kctv5.com/2026/09/10/paseo-academy-partners-with-verizon-innovative-learning-lab/

Meet day 4 Open Pitch Week winner, Miriam Mbuvi!She pitched Mwangaza Safety, a safety app that looks and functions like ...
10/05/2026

Meet day 4 Open Pitch Week winner, Miriam Mbuvi!

She pitched Mwangaza Safety, a safety app that looks and functions like a calculator. When activated, it discreetly sends SOS messages with location data and brief audio recordings to the user’s chosen emergency contacts.

Congratulations, and thank you for developing a tool designed to help people seek support when they need it most!

That’s a wrap on Open Pitch Week! 🎉Throughout the week, student entrepreneurs shared their ideas, practiced their pitche...
10/02/2026

That’s a wrap on Open Pitch Week! 🎉

Throughout the week, student entrepreneurs shared their ideas, practiced their pitches and connected with a community ready to cheer them on.

Congratulations to all of our crowd-favorite winners, and thank you to everyone who stepped up to pitch. Whether you presented an idea, joined a session or offered encouragement, you helped make Open Pitch Week a success.

Every venture starts somewhere. The first step is simply sharing your idea out loud.

Let’s give all of our Open Pitch Week participants a round of applause! 👏

Learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities at entrepreneurship.asu.edu

Meet Ethelmaria Khwatenge, the day 3 winner of Open Pitch Week!Ethelmaria pitched the Oka4School Therapy Baking Initiati...
10/02/2026

Meet Ethelmaria Khwatenge, the day 3 winner of Open Pitch Week!

Ethelmaria pitched the Oka4School Therapy Baking Initiative, a student-led venture designed to help reduce high school dropout rates by addressing financial barriers to education and supporting students’ mental well-being.

Participants develop practical skills in baking, customer service, business management and marketing while gaining access to counseling, mentorship and other forms of support.

Congratulations, Ethelmaria, and thank you for your efforts to help students build their skills, well-being and educational opportunities.

Our final Open Pitch Week session takes place TODAY from 1–2 p.m. You don’t need to pitch an idea to participate—you’re welcome to join the Zoom session and see what the experience is like.

Learn more and register: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/resources/asu-open-pitch-week/

Meet our Day 2 Open Pitch Week winner, Oluwatosin (Leah) Adeyemi!She pitched her startup, the Train the Teacher Initiati...
10/01/2026

Meet our Day 2 Open Pitch Week winner, Oluwatosin (Leah) Adeyemi!

She pitched her startup, the Train the Teacher Initiative (3T-I), which aims to equip teachers in underserved communities with digital skills that can help streamline their instruction.

Congratulations on your win, and thank you for your valuable work supporting educators!

Learn more about Open Pitch Week: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/resources/asu-open-pitch-week/

Your big idea deserves a pitch that gets people listening.An effective pitch deck guides your audience from the problem ...
09/30/2026

Your big idea deserves a pitch that gets people listening.

An effective pitch deck guides your audience from the problem to the solution and why it matters, while staying focused on the information they actually need. Strong pitches also use real evidence, understand their audience and end with a clear next step.

Whether you’re looking for funding, mentorship, customers, partners or feedback, make sure your ask is clear.

Read the full guide at https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/blog/2026/09/29/pitch-deck-tips-how-to-tell-your-startups-story/

Building a venture doesn’t mean figuring out every next step alone.E+I Mentor Connect brings founders, experienced mento...
09/30/2026

Building a venture doesn’t mean figuring out every next step alone.

E+I Mentor Connect brings founders, experienced mentors and members of the Edson E+I team together for an evening of conversation and connection.

Come ready to share an idea, ask a question or talk through a challenge. You’ll leave with new perspectives, helpful resources and connections that can support your entrepreneurial journey.

Oct. 8 | 6–7 p.m.
1951@ SkySong
1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Learn more and register: https://airtable.com/appLg8VW9jVSgEyjw/pagbKqABTwR5BTbvt/form

Meet our first winner, T**ilayo Akerele!T**ilayo pitched her venture, BakeCraft by T**i. She describe BakeCraft as "a st...
09/30/2026

Meet our first winner, T**ilayo Akerele!

T**ilayo pitched her venture, BakeCraft by T**i. She describe BakeCraft as "a structured bakery and catering venture providing affordable, fresh, low-preservative baked products for students, families, and businesses. We combine consistent quality, professional service, and convenient ordering to make reliable bakery products more accessible to our local community."

Congratulations, T**ilayo! The future of your venture is looking sweet.

And if you haven't pitched yet, it's not too late! Follow this link to sign up for the remaining pitch sessions: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/resources/asu-open-pitch-week/

-Thursday, 10/1: 2–3 p.m.
-Friday, 10/1: 1–2 p.m.

What are you building?A new venture, creative project or idea can start with one simple step. Through the Just Start Ven...
09/29/2026

What are you building?

A new venture, creative project or idea can start with one simple step. Through the Just Start Venture Challenge, ASU students can claim a free GoDaddy website for three years and create a place for their ideas to grow.

Claim your website, then submit your domain and a one-sentence description of what you’re building for a chance to win $1,000.

Ten eligible ASU students will be randomly selected each month through December.

Ready to just start? Learn more and submit: https://links.asu.edu/juststart

It's not too late to sign up!Making your first pitch can be stressful, but that's why Open Pitch Week is a great resourc...
09/29/2026

It's not too late to sign up!

Making your first pitch can be stressful, but that's why Open Pitch Week is a great resource to get you started.

We take the pressure off by making it simple:
-Join virtually
-Share your idea in two minutes
-No presentation materials, just your idea
-Each day, the crowd-favorite wins $250
-You don't have to pitch to attend

Interested? Sign up here: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/resources/asu-open-pitch-week/

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