Pioneering Purposeful Innovation

In the fall of 2023, The W.A. Franke College of Business launched a visionary initiative to redefine purposeful innovation and entrepreneurship at Northern Arizona University. Recognizing Flagstaff’s unique position between a thriving metropolitan area and rich native heritage, this effort aims to honor multicultural roots, improve lives, create opportunities, and build a brighter future.

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Our Mission

Leverage Northern Arizona University’s talent, resources, and expertise to transform bold ideas into mission-driven projects that matter; solving real-world problems, creating exceptional user experiences, generating jobs, and impacting millions of lives.

NAU Venture Studio @ Cline Library Framework

Solve for your frustrations. Solve for the world you want to live in.

NAU Venture Studio is an experiential, on-campus environment at Cline Library where students, faculty, alumni, and community partners collaborate to explore and develop new ideas. Utilizing a human-centered design methodology, the Studio fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and purposeful innovation.

Objectives

  • Cultivate purpose-driven, entrepreneurial-minded innovators
  • Bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application
  • Develop market-ready solutions that address genuine user needs

Studio Projects

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Cline Library
Location
Building 28
Cline Library
1001 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6022
Mailing Address
PO Box 6022
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6022
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