Eric Moreno serves as Assistant Director of Business Development on the Corporate Engagement and Strategic Partnerships (CESP) team within Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. In this role, he helps industry partners navigate the nation’s largest public university, acting as a connector between companies and the people, programs, and opportunities that can help advance their goals. At CESP—ASU’s “front door” for innovation—Eric supports a wide range of partners, from startups to global brands like Mayo Clinic. His work spans research collaborations, workforce development, and access to student talent and faculty expertise, all with the goal of aligning industry needs with ASU’s capabilities to drive innovation and economic impact at scale.
Eric also serves as Program Director for the Mayo Clinic and ASU MedTech Accelerator, a flagship initiative that supports early- to mid-stage medical technology and life science companies. In this role, he helps lead a collaborative program that connects startups with mentorship, clinical and technical expertise, and the research infrastructure of two world-class institutions. His focus is on helping innovators overcome barriers, scale their solutions, and bring transformative health technologies to market.