Strategic partnerships Position the Edson Institute as a hub for connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with ASU resources, alumni networks, and the broader Valley ecosystem to create joint ventures, accelerator programs, and industry collaborations that leverage ASU’s research and international partnerships.

Entrepreneurship ecosystem Target startups and ventures at all stages connected to ASU and its tech stack users, offering tailored services such as ideation workshops, market validation sprints, and go-to-market support that align with the institute’s mission to turn ideas into reality.

Technology-enabled services Highlight the Institute’s tech capabilities and platforms (Optimizely, Webflow, Smartsheet, Confluence, etc.) as value props for digital product development, project management, and collaborative innovation programs suitable for partner pilots and client engagements.

Funding and visibility Leverage the institute’s affiliation with a major university and the broader ASU brand to offer sponsorships, co-branded programs, and visibility opportunities in exchange for funding, grants, or in-kind support for entrepreneurship initiatives.

Education-to-enterprise path Propose tiered engagement models for corporations seeking research-to-market collaboration, including executive education, incubation/acceleration tracks, and problem-driven student projects that align with customers’ strategic challenges and PFAS-related innovations.