Description
The Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator, part of Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, supports early‑stage founders through mentorship, education, and access to university and regional startup resources. The incubator helps entrepreneurs validate ideas, develop MVPs, and prepare for future funding.
Eligibility
• Idea‑stage or early‑MVP startups
• Student, alumni, or community founders (ASU‑affiliated or regional)
• Scalable or innovation‑driven concepts
• Willingness to engage in structured incubator programming
Process
Sourcing: ASU community, open applications, regional founders
Evaluation: Innovation potential, feasibility, founder commitment
Engagement Model: Incubation, mentorship, workshops, pitch preparation
Capital Structure: Equity‑free; grants, stipends, and partner funding
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Equity‑free university incubator support
✔ $0–$100K in non‑dilutive funding access
✔ Mentorship from faculty and industry experts
✔ Business model and MVP development
✔ Access to ASU and regional innovation networks
