Global Ventures

Reduce the cost and risk of entering the U.S. market.

The Catalyst will find a soft-landing spot with resources and services for your venture to successfully enter the U.S. market, or determine if it is not currently feasible. Are you a globally active company curious about a U.S. market entry? Have you already decided to enter the U.S. but are not sure about next steps? Have you received your first customer inquiries from the U.S. and are seeking a cost effective way to enter the market?

The Venture Catalyst at ASU has services to help companies facing these types of situations and more. For global companies, the Catalyst provides personalized soft-landing services to assist with U.S. market entry and business development. The Venture Catalyst at ASU capitalizes on its location – close to California but 40% less expensive – and its affiliation with the largest university in the United States. With client companies currently from 11 different countries in industries, including information communication technology, clean energy and educational technology, the Venture Catalyst at ASU is your gateway to the U.S. markets.

As all entrepreneurs know, winning that first customer is critical to company development. The Venture Catalyst at ASU works with global companies to determine how best the Catalyst can assist you in identifying potential customers, sales channels and possible distributors. The Catalyst will assist you in making industry-appropriate contacts to help your business grow.

As a first step, global companies are interviewed by a team from the Venture Catalyst at ASU to help clarify goals and timelines. This team will create a customized roadmap of next steps that then guides the next phases of the soft-landing process. As a first step for you, the global company, please complete the venture assessment form.