
Science & Technology Centers
AMPED: Advanced Materials, Processes, and Energy Devices
Advances new materials and devices for solar, battery and power electronics for the broad electrification of the energy sector.
Learn moreMADE: Manufacturing, Automation and Data Engineering
Creates foundational manufacturing technologies and methods using process science and engineering, robotics and automation, and data analytics, cyber and AI.
Learn morePERFORM: Human Performance
Develops novel technologies to enhance physical and cognitive performance and improve medical prevention and interventions.
Learn moreEXTREME: Extreme Environments
Addresses challenges of growing population centers by engineering resiliency into transportation, energy, water and materials systems that impact future cities.
Learn moreACT: Advanced Communications
Drives innovation in physical information systems and sensing and communications solutions to meet the emerging demands of high-bandwidth applications.
Learn moreWhat an STC does
Leverages and grows ASU’s core facilities
ASU Core Research Facilities provide state-of-the-art equipment, specialized services and expert consultation and training to help industry solve the most pressing research challenges.
Learn more about ASU Core Research FacilitiesFunds joint research projects with industry
STCs will make matching funds available to further the impact of industry-funded research. Attend a joint industry-academia Proposers Day to define research priorities and capability needs across research thrusts in the STCs.
Explore joint research funding opportunitiesSupports student entrepreneurship and innovation
Through the Impact Engineering Fellowship, ASU doctoral students can conduct use-inspired research at an STC-partnered company, non-profit, national lab or government agency. Recent grads and postdocs can gain entrepreneurial experience by bridging academic research and community impact through startup and tech transfer opportunities.
Learn about fellowship and innovation funding opportunitiesTrains present and future workers
STCs build capacity through workforce training programs with customized technical courses developed in partnership with industry to help workers succeed in New Economy roles.
Connect with ASU about customized workforce development opportunitiesJoin us for an STC Proposer's Day
Several times each year, ASU’s Science and Technology centers host a Proposers Day, an interactive forum that convenes ASU faculty members and industry to define research and development priorities based on industry needs. Proposers Days foster rapid university-industry collaborations that unlock new capabilities and solve business and technology problems to improve Arizona’s competitiveness in high-tech sectors.
The next STC Proposers Day is March 22, 2023. Click to learn more and register.
Impact for Arizona
