The Enterprise Arizona Venture Center (EAVC), located at SkySong, is a specially designed hub supporting entrepreneurs and startups as well as global businesses seeking to begin operations in the U.S. EAVC members have access to interactive and creative office space and resources that spur the growth of new ventures. Resources include a sophisticated global teleconferencing facility, a robust IT infrastructure and collaborative opportunities with ASU research, enterprise and innovation units and other SkySong tenants. The Center also offers additional training space, catered conference rooms, receptionist services and a showcase area for products and company literature.
Most importantly, the EAVC offers members a number of services to advance its objectives, including access to:
- A dedicated "concierge" service to connect to ASU resources
- ASU product and prototyping facilities
- ASU marketing and research services
- Recruiting services for ASU interns and graduates
- "Matchmaking" services with ASU faculty and staff
- Experts and mentors in a wide range of business development areas
- ASU Technopolis' educational programs
- ASU technology and licensing services
- National and global business networking opportunities
Participation at the EAVC is open to entrepreneurs, start-up companies and small businesses, with an emphasis on globally-oriented firms. Participation and service access at the EAVC is offered at different levels depending on the needs and requirements of the companies, ranging from a virtual membership to full dedicated office space. Monthly membership rates range from $100 to $1500 (prices subject to change).
Companies can participate at the Venture Center in one of four ways:
- Membership Level provides use of Center facilities and resources, but does not provide office space
- Desk Bank: Similar in concept to a time share, the desk bank is a shared office area that members can utilize for periods of time, but it is not assigned space.
- Single Desk: Within a communal office, single desks for constant use will be available.
- Office: A locked space.