Not all entrepreneurs and startups follow the same investment trajectory. While many startups and entrepreneurs are for-profit businesses, many start in neighborhoods, often self-financed, sometimes taking debt-based capital and some without having a storefront or physical space. Many entrepreneurs start nonprofit or low-profit organizations that provide tremendous value to our society and some “intrapreneurs” work within existing organizations. Edson E+I Institute has resources no matter which of these categories you fall into.

If you have an idea that you’re trying to launch or grow, the Venture Devils program is your chance to turn that idea into a successful venture. The program is open to current ASU students, ASU faculty and staff, ASU alumni and to community-based entrepreneurs formally affiliated with an approved ASU community-focused venture development program. Participating entrepreneurs work in a team-based environment and receive all the tools they need to start and grow a fledgling venture. Benefits include co-working space, mentoring, opportunity to compete for seed funding and an educational program that includes an acceleration suite of co-curricular training targeted to the development and growth of their ventures. 

Crowdfunding is a growing resource for startups and entrepreneurs, and with the support of ASU Foundation, people in the ASU community have their very own platform! PitchFunder helps students, faculty and staff raise funds for projects and organizations they are passionate about, and also includes training resources on how to raise money through personal networks. You can learn more about PitchFunder on our Funding Resources page.