ASU Knowledge Enterprise Development advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way.

Can innovation exist without soul work? ASU KEDtalk

Is innovation always good? And is more always better? Not without "soul work," says Gaymon Bennett. He explains what soul work, shadow and spirituality have to do with our fixation on innovation in a new KEDtalk format with bonus podcast.

ASU faculty members, David Allee, Sidney Hecht, Jianming Liang and Nongjian Tao, named as Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

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Four ASU faculty named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Joining the inaugural class of Senior Members, ASU innovators expand ASU’s longstanding involvement in the NAI.

A child interacts with a Baxter robot at ASU Emerge

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We, robot

There’s no “I” in team, but increasingly, there is AI. Researchers from across ASU are helping people, robots and artificial intelligence collaborate more effectively, safely and ethically.

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Seed grants sprout novel health research

Mayo Clinic and ASU collaborations launch novel research with the goal of improving patient care.

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The Knowledge Enterprise

ASU Knowledge Enterprise Development advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship and economic development at ASU, in Arizona and globally.

Research Growth Areas

How do we feed a growing world population? Is space travel commercially viable? What if we could detect disease before they do permanent harm? ASU researchers are polling their expertise in the natural sciences, engineering, arts and humanities to address big challenges and answer important questions. Learn about key areas where ASU is making discoveries that make a difference.