At the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards, entrepreneurial researchers and friends of the University of Arizona received several awards. Learn more about the event and the honorees.
UA researchers make important discoveries every day. Some have the potential to create great social and economic impact. Maybe they could change the way we think about clean energy, crop irrigation or organ transplants. Tech Launch Arizona helps the University's brightest minds put their best breakthroughs to work for a better world.
Do you have an idea stemming from your work at the UA that can improve lives? Before you present or publish your research, call TLA.
Looking for a technology to expand your business? Search the database of available UA inventions.
Want to move your technology from the lab into the marketplace? NSF Innovation Corps grants help researchers expand their focus to increase the impact of their work.
Silva joined TLA as the licensing manager for the College of Science after serving as Vice President, Legal and IP at Velocys, a company she co-...
Dulce was first introduced to Tech Launch Arizona as a student worker in 2015. She officially joined the TLA team in July 2018 as the AP/AR and...
As assistant director, John supports technology development and commercialization in the University’s Physical Sciences programs. John brings over...
Paul develops and executes TLA’s marketing strategies, managing the organization’s web and social media presences, and works with TLA leadership...
Kevin McKee is Tech Launch Arizona’s (TLA) Sr. Licensing Manager, Software & Copyright. He has over thirty years of experience in Information...
Ellen Ogley joined the TLA team as an administrative associate in September 2018. She received an Associate of Science degree from Pima Community...
From left: Doug Stetson and Fletcher McCusker at the 2018 TLA I-Square Expo & Awards. Photo credit Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Barry Glick, Ph.D., giving a talk for UA inventors and entrepreneurs about his experience and lessons learned starting MapQuest. Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Co-inventor Colleen Janczak, Ph.D., uses a fluorescent light to illuminate the new nanomaterials. Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Dr. Daruka Mahadevan delivers his pitch for a new cancer drug during the TLA I-Corps program. Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Associate professor of neurology Rui Chang. Photo credit: Alison Mairena/Tech Launch Arizona
