Community Entrepreneurship

About

Do you have a business you love, but aren’t sure how to grow it? Are you looking for ways to learn from other entrepreneurs and business owners in your area? The Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute has the tools to support you, including exciting networking events and resources to help you manage the details of running a young business.

Edson E+I’s Community Entrepreneurship connects local business owners with ASU’s existing entrepreneurship resources to give them the support they need to help their ideas flourish, including:

• Events designed to build connections between people, ideas, and resources
• Guidance to tackle the nuances of growing your business, from completing a business license to understanding the zoning laws in your area
• The opportunity to participate in incubators and accelerator initiatives to jumpstart the next stage of your business

For entrepreneurs interested in learning more about Community Entrepreneurship, schedule a Community Connect meeting with one of our team members by emailing [email protected]. 

To explore the possibilities of introducing the Community Entrepreneurship Program to your community, email [email protected].

Resources

You already have a great business, and Edson E+I wants to help you scale it. As you move from launch to expansion, we have tools to help you navigate every stage of entrepreneurship, such as:

• Innovation spaces across ASU campuses and throughout the Phoenix metro area to brainstorm and prototype your next great idea 
• On-demand and self-paced training on topics such as design thinking and understanding your funding options
• A blog full of inspiring stories and tips from other entrepreneurs
• Opportunities to learn from experienced business leaders across industries through lectures and presentations 
• Funding resources and opportunities for your business

Our impact