Build your next thing
Learn more about the DIF program
Meet Dr. Sian Proctor: DIF's First Fellow
A program for experienced leaders in transition to launch their next big idea.
As the population ages, there is an expanding pool of successful executives and professionals ages 50 and up who want to become innovators in their next act as they live longer.
The Distinguished Innovation Fellows program provides these individuals the opportunity to learn, develop, prototype and launch their ideas in a supportive and innovative learning environment.
Supportive infrastructure to incubate ideas
All fellows enroll in Arizona State University courses on social impact and design thinking, developed and offered in collaboration with relevant ASU units.
All fellows enroll in a TDE course on social impact to be developed and offered in collaboration with relevant ASU academic units.
Fellows are paired with a relevant faculty member in their area of expertise of interest who will serve as a thought partner throughout the year-long fellowship.
Fellows may have the opportunity to consult with coaches who are already part of TDE’s mentorship program.
Near the end of the program, fellows will have the opportunity to present their learnings, plans or prototype at a “demo day” event, likely in Los Angeles, where they will also assist or champion the work of their TDE students.
World-class guidance and support
ASU staff sheperd fellows through the process, seeing to their practical needs. Fellows are also paired with faculty who serve as thought partners as they develop and plan their ideas.
Who should apply?
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