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.
Joann serves as Senior Director of Venture Development for the University of Arizona’s Tech Launch Arizona (TLA), focused on the commercialization...
As assistant director, John supports technology development and commercialization in the University’s Physical Sciences programs. John brings over...
As the Senior Licensing Manager in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Tod brings a deep background in intellectual property management...
A Pennsylvania native, and recent Tucson resident, Aileen has an extensive background in both the private sector and in higher education. She held...
Kennedy Nyairo serves as the Senior Licensing Manager for the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences. He has more than 20 years of experience...
Rakhi Gibbons is Tech Launch Arizona’s (TLA) Director of Licensing. She has over fifteen years of experience in the life sciences industry from...
Goggy Davidowitz, Ph.D, and Hunter Clark, Research Technician sifting through insects. Photo credit: Alison Mairena/Tech Launch Arizona
Honorees James C. Waynt, Fletcher McCusker, Doug Stetson and Louise Hecker. Photo credit: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
From left: Shane Reiser, Susan Koppy, Gabrielle Morlock and Stephanie Bermudez. Photo credit: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Shane Reiser. Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
Co-inventor Chris Hessenius in the lab. Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona
