Arizona State University Innovation Zones

What is an Innovation Zone?

Innovation Zones are part of Arizona State University’s fabric. The zones bring together ASU innovation and talent with global businesses — from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With access to ASU student talent, faculty, and research and development opportunities, companies located at Innovation Zones have unparalleled opportunities for developing solutions to real-world challenges with an institutional commitment to collaboration, growth and impact on a global scale.

Where does Novus come in?

Novus Innovation Corridor is ASU’s seventh Innovation Zone that joins:

Like other Innovation Zones, Novus is a model for sustainable urban development that will provide unique opportunities and partnerships with a commitment to collaboration.

Where should you locate?

Each zone is designed to meet the specific needs of the companies it houses. ASU’s resources and facilities, and opportunities for developing public-private partnerships, are just a few Innovation Zone benefits.

Use the Zone Selector tool to find the best zone for you and your company.

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Continue Your Journey

Step into a world where living, working, recreation and relaxation converge. Choose your path and immerse yourself in what Novus ASU has to offer.

Find Your Home at Novus

Discover a vibrant, sustainable community in the heart of Tempe. Enjoy personalized luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and dining. All just steps from entertainment.

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Working at Novus Innovation Corridor

Embrace 4 million sq ft of flexible commercial space in Tempe's hub of innovation. LEED-focused buildings accommodate businesses of all sizes, near ASU and key transit routes.

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Dining, Shopping & More

Over 275,000 sq ft of retail space for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Situated on Tempe Town Lake and within walking distance to ASU's major athletic facilities.

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Hotels at Novus

Conveniently located near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and major freeways, Novus will offer around 1,000 hotel rooms for the growing Tempe community and its 3 million annual visitors.

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Novus is a public/private partnership between
ASU and Catellus Development Corporation.

As master developer, Catellus will work collaboratively with ASU to implement the Novus Innovation Corridor design and install required infrastructure, market development opportunities to the commercial real estate community and end users, and manage the community as it develops, on behalf of ASU.