Place-Based Innovation Spaces

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

How to Balance Life and Ambitions as a Student Entrepreneur
August 3, 2023
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Lance Lim is in his second year of the Master of Global Management degree program, offered by the Thunderbird School of Global Management. As a student, Lance knows

Creating Your Own Version of Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
July 24, 2023
As an entrepreneur, the word “self-care” might inspire the opposite of calm and relaxation. Hear me out as to why… Five months ago, my husband, business partner and I opened

ASU entrepreneurs develop smart street cameras
August 1, 2022
Argos Vision’s AI-powered traffic cameras seek to make roads safer, more efficient Propelled by resources from the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, ASU startup Argos Vision is taking

Students cultivate inviting pop-up shop space at Fusion on First
March 30, 2022
The pop-up shop area in the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute collaboration space at Fusion on First is abuzz with activity as the students in Professor Danielle Testa’s

Phoenix West Valley Startups: Frequently Asked Questions
March 21, 2022
West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem resource partners came together to provide answers to the top questions they get from entrepreneurs. We break their answers into action steps every entrepreneur can take

5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley
February 14, 2022
When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a

Pitch In: A community event to pitch your idea, get real-time feedback
September 27, 2021
Have an idea but not sure how to propel it forward? Want comments, direction and real-time feedback from other business owners and entrepreneurs in the community? Come join us at