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J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute

Do you have an idea for a product or service that could solve a problem, fill a need or enhance people's lives? The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University connects you to the information, resources and people that can help you turn your ideas into reality.

Whether you're toying with a concept in your head or you've already built a team and launched a venture, the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute can help propel your entrepreneurial aspirations. We provide a wide variety of opportunities to explore, share, test and advance your ideas. And we serve as a connecting and collaborating resource for entrepreneurs at all stages across ASU and throughout the Valley of the Sun.

+Learn

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset

degrees, resources, programs

+Engage

Connect and collaborate

events, communities

+Launch

Turn your idea into reality

mentoring, funding, spaces, commercialization

What is an Entrepreneur?

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Edson E+I Institute is one of the first 12 organizations to win the Kauffman Inclusion Challenge in order to increase our work to engage diverse entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that our communities are reaching their full potential.

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Entrepreneur's legacy honored with establishment of institute

Today, Edson’s legacy is being honored with the establishment of the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University. The naming recognizes the Edsons’ longstanding commitment to further entrepreneurship support at ASU, which includes an additional endowed gift.

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1 Million Cups

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am

1 Million Cups is open to everyone and invites those from every stage of their entrepreneurial journey to participate. Join this National program, led by local innovators. 1 Million Cups welcomes students, business leaders, founders, and more.

August

MESA PROTOTYPING FESTIVAL

Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:30am

The Mesa Prototyping Festival will feature temporary installations created in response to neighbor comments and feedback collected during community walks in Phase I of this project.