Edson Entrepreneurship Initiative

The Edson program provides funding, office space, and guidance to teams of students within all university disciplines. This accelerator gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their innovative ideas and launch viable businesses. As an integral program of ASU Venture Catalyst, students in the Edson accelerator have access to seasoned entrepreneurs, industry mentors, and other Catalyst programs that allows students to advance their enterprises. The accelerator provides a total of $200,000 annually in seed funding. Each year up to 20 ventures are granted up to $20,000 to help subsidize expenses for developing their new venture.