About
We recognize that entrepreneurs aren’t just people who create businesses. They are people who can take a problem and create ideas and solutions. They love puzzles and projects. They can think their way around challenges when others might have given up.
Students are some of the best entrepreneurs because they are still full of unending curiosity. They aren’t afraid to ask questions and have the tenacity to hope for a better future for their communities.
Yet our world is rapidly changing, and many students and educators lack access to the technology and resources necessary for their success as future problem solvers.
Youth Entrepreneurship collaborates with partners and communities to identify the most critical education gaps and creates intentional, individualized and scalable learning content that supports the use of technologies.
We nurture our K-12 ecosystem with curriculum resources focusing on innovation, critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
We support our educators through professional development so that they feel confident integrating emerging technology and understand how to make it sustainable across subjects to grow the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Programs and resources
To advance its mission, the Edson E+I Institute has forged key partnerships that have resulted in several successful programs.
AYA Innovation Hub powered by ASU Edson E+I
This collaborative initiative between Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA) and ASU Edson E+I is designed to empower youth by building confidence and fostering a spirit of innovation.
Verizon Innovative Learning HQ
This free and public online education portal brings next-gen learning to all by providing access to augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) education materials.
Invention Convention Arizona powered by ASU
This Arizona K-12 invention education program empowers future innovators by building students’ confidence in problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity.
Verizon Innovative Learning Lab
Our partnership with Verizon supports Verizon Innovative Learning schools across the country. The program enables students to learn, collaborate and create solutions with technologies that help move the world forward.
ASU K-12 education ecosystem
Find a network of collaborators at your one-stop-shop for all things K-12 at ASU and in the greater community.
Our team
Youth Entrepreneurship comprises former teachers, educational researchers and subject matter experts with over 150 years of combined classroom experience, 20 graduate degrees and 2 doctorate degrees.
Impact and past programs
300,000+
Middle school and high school students impacted by programs since 2014
183
Middle schools served through Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program
1,000+
Educators engaged with resources and professional development
81%
Verizon Innovative Learning Lab students exhibit problem-solving skills
30
States represented through youth programs
Our sunset grant-funded programs allowed us to create program models that foster engagement and problem-solving skills in students across the country.
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.