Arizona State University

Skysong Innovations, ASU's dedicated technology transfer organization, operates as a separate corporate entity with the flexibility and speed to negotiate licensing deals and launch startups rapidly. The organization has registered over 1,300 U.S. patents, closed nearly 1,350 licensing deals, and facilitated more than 200 startups that have collectively attracted over $1 billion in external funding. A 42-acre mixed-use innovation center in Scottsdale co-locates companies at every stage of development alongside university resources. ASU's Office for External Partnerships provides a centralized concierge for corporate R&D teams looking to connect with faculty, technologies, and collaboration opportunities across the university's multiple campuses.