Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU

What does it take to turn a breakthrough discovery into real-world impact?

For research founders, moving an innovation beyond the lab requires more than strong science. It also takes the right team, clear communication, and a strategy for bringing new technologies to market.

From identifying complementary talent and communicating the value of a discovery to understanding leadership and business development, founders must develop skills that support the path from research to commercialization.

Building a successful venture requires both scientific expertise and business ex*****on. Together, these capabilities can help transform promising discoveries into solutions that make a difference.

Read the full story: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/blog/2026/06/16/building-a-team-around-science-business-skills-every-research-founder-needs/

Calling all educators! If you're passionate about helping students develop creativity, problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, this professional development opportunity is for you.

Join the Edson E+I Youth Entrepreneurship team and Invention Convention Arizona for a free two-day training designed to prepare educators to lead an Invention Convention AZ program during the 2026–27 school year.

Through hands-on activities, practical tools and expert guidance, you'll learn how to support students as they identify real-world problems, develop creative solutions and bring their ideas to life.

📅 June 23–24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. daily (lunch provided)
📍 SkySong Building 1, Room 201
🆓 Free to attend

Register today and help inspire Arizona's next generation of innovators: https://airtable.com/appGbzDKPP9O0rd53/pag1BgATT29qH5nQD/form

10 years. Hundreds of founders. Countless ideas brought to life.

This fall, ASU Demo Day marks a decade of celebrating the students, alumni and entrepreneurs who have transformed ideas into ventures through the Venture Devils program.

As reflect on this milestone year, we're also reflecting on the pitches, lessons and breakthroughs that helped shape the journey.

Here's to 10 years of innovation, and to the next generation of Venture Devils ready to take the stage.

Learn more: venturedevils.asu.edu

Great ideas can come from anywhere. Turning them into successful ventures takes support.

Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute's Venture Development program gives aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs access to training, mentorship, workspace, networking opportunities, and funding resources designed to help ventures grow.

Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, connect with Venture Mentors through Venture Devils, access spaces for ideation and prototyping, and gain opportunities to showcase your venture at Demo Day.

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, there's a place to start.

Learn more: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/programs/venture-development/

Arizona summers are known for bringing the heat. They can also be a great time to explore a new idea.

Whether you're developing a startup, testing a concept or looking to grow your entrepreneurial skills, Edson E+I provides programs, resources and a community designed to help innovators move from idea to action.

Turn summer ideas into real momentum.

Learn more at entrepreneurship.asu.edu.

What happens when students are encouraged to experiment, iterate and embrace failure as part of learning?

At Armstrong Middle School, students in the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program took on a bubble-wand design challenge that introduced them to the same innovation process used by engineers, product designers and entrepreneurs.

Through research, prototyping, testing and refinement, students experienced project-based learning in action while building confidence in their ability to solve real-world problems.

Experiences like these help students develop critical thinking, creativity and an understanding of how innovation skills can connect to future STEM and STEAM careers.

Read the full story: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/blog/2026/06/09/how-middle-school-problem-solving-and-iteration-sparks-confidence-and-innovation/

The future of work is already taking shape. 🚀

From semiconductors and cybersecurity to AI-powered health care, supply chain innovation and immersive technologies, some of the world's fastest-growing industries are creating new opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs.

The next generation of Sun Devils won't just enter the workforce. They'll help advance it.

ASU is responding with degree programs that ensure graduates are not just prepared to enter the workforce, but advance it.

Learn more at degrees.asu.edu.

Tell your friends! Summer is the perfect time to start developing your venture with support from the Venture Devils program.

Every spring and fall, Venture Devils participants take the stage at Demo Day to pitch their businesses and compete for funding.

Visit venturedevils.asu.edu to learn more and get inspired. 🚀

Every venture starts somewhere.

Whether you have a startup, an early-stage idea or simply want to explore entrepreneurship, Venture Devils provides the resources, mentorship and community to help you take the next step.

Open to Arizona State University and Maricopa Community Colleges students, Venture Devils connects aspiring founders with opportunities to learn, build and grow alongside fellow innovators.

Your idea doesn't have to be perfect to get started. It just has to start.

Learn more and join the Venture Devils community at venturedevils.asu.edu.

✨ 2026 Lab Mentor Summit ✨

The end of April marked an exciting milestone as 48 Lab Mentors from across the country gathered in Scottsdale for the 2026 Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Mentor Summit, a 4-day, immersive training experience focused on innovation in teaching and learning.

Coming out of this jam-packed conference, we saw that 96% of our educators feel prepared to achieve learning outcomes. Having the opportunity to create hands-on, immersive learning helped build real confidence with our mentors bringing technology back to the classroom. As one mentor put it. “This is the most useful training I have ever attended in my 12 years as an educator.”

What’s driving this impact?
-Hands-on exploration with AR/VR, coding, and 3D design
-Practical application of design thinking
-Dedicated collaboration and peer learning
-Immediate, classroom-ready implementation strategies

By the end of the week, Lab Mentors and Educators returned home with confidence, tools, and the community needed to create impactful, tech-enabled learning environments for their students!