Funding resources
- ASU Funding Network
The ASU Funding Network provides donor and sponsor funding to student, faculty and community-led startups to help fuel the launch of hundreds of ASU-affiliated ventures each year.
- eSeed Challenge
The eSeed Challenge helps all supported ventures to develop repeatable and scalable business models, regardless of follow-on funding or support opportunities.
- Hool Coury Law Tech Venture Challenge
The Hool Coury Law Tech Venture Challenge enables ASU-affiliated startups to win up to $20,000 in seed grant funding, along with professional Venture Mentorship and additional early-stage startup support offerings.
- Fulton Schools Experiential Learning Grant
Apply to receive funding from the Fulton Schools for your educational travel and venture development experiences.
- Richard D. Filley – Make A Difference Award
The Richard D. Filley Make A Difference Award enables ASU-affiliated student founders to develop repeatable and scalable business models via an annual grant award.
Legacy seed funding initiatives
- Amazon Alexa Venture Challenge
The Amazon Alexa Venture Challenge enables ASU-affiliated startups to win up to $50,000 in seed grant funding, along with professional Venture Mentorship and additional early-stage startup support offerings.
- Ignite Sparky
The Ignite Sparky Design Challenge aims to “level-up” Sparky, the most loved and feared mascot in college sports, by developing the most awe-inspiring and innovative designs imaginable.
Legacy funding tracks
- Ashton Family Venture Challenge
The Ashton Family Venture Challenge enables ASU-affiliated startups to win up to $10,000 in seed grant funding, along with professional Venture Mentorship and additional early-stage startup support offerings.
- Sarsam Family Venture Challenge
The Sarsam Family Venture Challenge enables ASU-affiliated startups to win up to $15,000 in seed grant funding, along with professional Venture Mentorship and additional early-stage startup support offerings.
