Knowledge Enterprise
Research and innovation that matters to our communities.
Research with purpose. Research with results.
Driving discovery, innovation and solutions of public value
Knowledge Enterprise delivers direct benefits for the people of Arizona and all Americans through the power of discovery and innovation. ASU is one of the fastest growing research institutions in the U.S. and a leader in health care, advanced technology, national security, sustainability, space exploration and other critical areas. From detecting diseases faster to advancing next-generation microchips, our research makes a positive impact on individuals and our economy.
Stories of research that matters
How to change the world
We can solve the world’s toughest problems, from extreme heat to plastic pollution to water conservation. But it requires new approaches. This multimedia series explores how researchers across ASU bring out-of-the-box ideas together and work toward shared goals.
Our impact
Arizona State University is a global leader in interdisciplinary research, discovery and development. Our rapid growth and top rankings demonstrate our success at delivering new knowledge and solutions that support thriving people, a thriving planet and thriving societies.
2024 year in review
ASU researchers are harnessing DNA for data storage, helping rural residents manage dwindling groundwater supplies, accelerating local startups in the growing space industry, and establishing Arizona as a national hub for microelectronics research.
$904 million
ASU has expanded its research enterprise more than sixfold in the past 20 years, reaching $904 million in research expenditures in FY 2023.
250+ companies
More than 250 companies have launched based on ASU innovations, attracting $1.4 billion in external funding.
#1 in innovation
For the tenth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report named ASU the most innovative school in the U.S. in its 2025 college rankings, ahead of MIT and Stanford.
Spotlight: Sustainability
The hidden costs of food
The U.S. food system accounts for around 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, while it fails the over 44 million Americans facing hunger. Creating new and sustainable food systems that can support the world’s growing population is going to mean rethinking the fundamentals of farming. Researchers at ASU are working with farmers, government agencies, schools and other partners to transform food systems to promote environmental and individual health, including stamping out hunger.
Saving from a silent killer
In Arizona’s Maricopa County, 645 people died of heat-related causes in 2023, a 52% jump from the previous year. But heat is a growing issue for people across the nation. At ASU, researchers are bringing visibility to the deadly issue of extreme heat. Scientists and scholars from a range of disciplines are working with communities to measure and understand extreme heat and the risks it poses. They also guide policy that protects lives and well-being in an increasingly warm world.
8 ways to protect wildlife
Biodiversity provides things we may take for granted, like clean air and water, a healthy climate, pest control, medicines, and food. Threats to these resources make conservation a top priority for our future. ASU offers a unique place to tackle conservation, exploring how people interact with nature through policy, business practices, culture, cities and art. Learn eight ways that you can protect wildlife, starting with the knowledge that individuals and communities can make a difference.
Explore our resources
Accelerate your research
Whether you need help finding funding opportunities, crafting a proposal or commercializing your discoveries — ASU supports researchers through the entire research cycle.
Partner with us
We can accomplish more together. Find out how you can create customized partnerships with ASU that help your organization thrive.
Gain career experience
Students are vital to our ecosystem of research, entrepreneurship and innovation. Find opportunities to apply your coursework to hands-on projects and real-world challenges.
Support discovery
Philanthropy plays an important role in creating knowledge, pioneering discovery and catalyzing innovation. Learn how your gift can advance our work.
Be a part of ASU Knowledge Enterprise
Advance your career while making a difference. Knowledge Enterprise employees support research and innovation that benefits our communities and our world. And they enjoy generous and broad benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, tuition reduction and much more.