The ASU advantage
Arizona State University creates customized partnerships with companies of all sizes. With your unique challenges in mind, we offer concierge service to connect you with the resources you need most. We invite you to collaborate with us and find out why we were named the most innovative university in the nation four years in a row.
#1
in the U.S. for innovation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
#5
in the nation for producing the best-qualified graduates (Wall Street Journal)
#17
among universities worldwide for U.S. patents issued
A strong tradition of innovation and collaboration
We design one-of-a-kind partnerships with organizations ranging from small businesses to industry giants. We are committed to creating partnerships that transform organizations and create impact on a global scale. We challenge you to think beyond conventional university-industry partnerships and envision how we can creatively solve your biggest problems.
Grace O’Sullivan, Associate Vice President, ASU Knowledge Enterprise
Featured partnerships
Verde Solutions, a full-service energy efficiency consulting firm, partnered with ASU on the first corporate Practice Lab. Top students from various disciplines are working to produce a geographic information system-based analytical approach for renewable development site evaluation. The students are supervised by Mark Naufel, director of ASU’s Luminosity Lab, which uses strategic design, systems thinking and rapid product realization to develop and deploy unconventional and effective solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.
"Arizona State University is an institution founded on applied knowledge and real-life education. Having the opportunity to work with a leading university in the renewable energy and green energy industry was something I could only have dreamed of when we founded the company in 2012."
Chris Gersh, founder and CEO, Verde Solutions
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.
"TEKsystems, a provider of technology services that address the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500 companies announced today it’s expanding its office in Tempe, Arizona with plans to hire up to 300 new employees over the next three years. The company has secured an additional 24,000 square feet of office space at its West Coast corporate campus in Tempe for its TEKsystems Delivery Center."
Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
A true public-private partnership, GPEC is the regional economic development organization for Greater Phoenix. Working with its 22 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 150 private investors, GPEC attracts quality businesses to this dynamic region making it one of the best tech relocation cities. By creating a high-performance economy through capital investments and jobs, Greater Phoenix companies enjoy a business climate where they can compete and thrive in today’s global economy. Since 1989, GPEC has worked to achieve an economically sound and sustainable region.
"The Greater Phoenix Economic Council team works collaboratively to support expansion and relocation projects for companies considering Greater Phoenix. From our dedicated Business Development team, to our expert Research and Strategy team, to our support staff, we are prepared to support companies exploring the region."
Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilNever miss a moment
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