Place-Based Innovation Spaces

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping Small and Supporting Local

November 21, 2024

This holiday season, consider stepping away from big box retailers and exploring ways to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Here are some thoughtful ideas to ensure your gift-giving has

Finding Community in Collaboration Spaces: Making Meaningful Connections

August 29, 2024

The right space can make all the difference for entrepreneurs working to ideate, create and build. Whether you want help building a prototype, are looking for a place to meet

Creative Ideas for Embracing Earth Day in Your Business

April 24, 2024

In honor of Earth Day, the Edson E+I team invited Sowan Thai, a participant from our Cultivate PHX AgriFood Tech Incubator, to provide his take on how business owners and

How to Tap Into External Funding Opportunities to Expand Your Venture

April 17, 2024

When it comes to entrepreneurship, securing funding is often a key driver for growth and success. While many early-stage entrepreneurs start by tapping personal savings and loans from family and

Putting Purpose First: How Three Founders Prioritize Social Entrepreneurship

March 21, 2024

From acting as catalysts for social change to generating opportunities for underserved communities, social entrepreneurship is a valuable concept for any business to embrace. Not only can an entrepreneur generate

3 Tips for an Easier Ride on the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster

February 28, 2024

Entrepreneurship is an incredible ride aptly likened to a rollercoaster. It’s exciting with many unexpected twists and turns. Some are exhilarating and have you running off enthusiasm and confidence. Others

The Real-Life Strategies of Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs

December 15, 2023

Many entrepreneurs will tell you that finding a balance between their work life and their personal life is one of their biggest challenges. It’s easy for founders to put all

Igniting the Future of Healthcare at ASU’s Health Innovation Exhibition

November 30, 2023

Entrepreneurship and innovation have a significant impact across many industries, including healthcare. Bringing future healthcare professionals together is a fantastic way to collaborate and brainstorm about the industry’s direction. One

How Latino-Owned Businesses Are Achieving Economic Success by Connecting Communities

September 15, 2023

As the nation’s population becomes more diverse, the percentage of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds continues to grow, especially among Latinos. According to the Joint Economic Committee Hispanic Entrepreneurship and Business