About
The Goodyear InnovationHub empowers local entrepreneurs and small businesses in Goodyear with dedicated space, hands-on workshops and tailored support. Through an expanded collaboration with the ASU Edson E+I Institute, InnovationHub is broadening its impact, offering new tools, hybrid programs and connections that help business owners grow with innovation.
This next phase builds on a strong foundation of success, including the City of Goodyear’s participation in ASU’s Startup School and other statewide entrepreneurship programs. With the addition of an online community, quarterly workshops on emerging topics like AI, a growing mentor network and new innovation-focused resources, the InnovationHub is here to help every business—at any stage—scale smarter and stronger.
Founders based in Goodyear, like Ruben Trujillo of Café Emporos, show what’s possible when local ideas meet statewide innovation, turning small business challenges into new opportunities for growth and resilience.
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Get involved
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, Goodyear InnovationHub offers free, accessible support to help you take your next step.
Start by joining our online community, your personalized dashboard for all things Edson E+I.
Inside, you can:
- Book a 1:1 Venture Navigation meeting
- Register for upcoming events and workshops
- Immediately access tools, templates, and startup resources
It’s free, flexible and built to support your business journey, from your first idea to your next big breakthrough.
Resources
InnovationHub offers a mix of in-person and online resources tailored to entrepreneurs in Goodyear and the West Valley. Explore all that’s offered below.
Program offerings
- Business Builders are monthly hands-on workshops in Goodyear.
- Business Basics are incubator-style sessions to strengthen core skills.
- InnovationHub Workspace is a collaborative space at Georgia T. Lord Library
- Online Community via WorldLabs is your home base for resources, events, and support.
- Quarterly Innovations Edge Workshops are hybrid events on emerging topics like AI, digital tools, and market trends.
- Mentorship Matching connects you with experienced founders and experts.
- Youth Entrepreneurship is an initiative supporting K–12 innovators.
- Monthly Newsletter keeps you in the loop on local updates, founder stories and more.
By taking advantage of all the program’s offerings and exploring local events right here in Goodyear, including hands-on workshops, innovation roundtables, hybrid forums and mentor meetups, you can grow your business with a supportive community, all designed to help you apply innovative strategies to your small business.
Everything you need starts in one place on our free online community.
Visit the InnovationHub in person
Come connect with the community in person at Goodyear’s InnovationHub. From resources to relationships, you’ll find everything you need to grow your business. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Goodyear InnovationHub
Georgia T. Lord Library, 2nd Floor
1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Library Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fri–Sat: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Meet the team
Kristin Slice
Director, Community Engagement
Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute
Explore all programs
Our programs for entrepreneurs at ASU and in the community provide guidance and support to help you move your venture to the next level.