Inventors

Calling all Phoenix-area innovation champions! Join us in Scottsdale to meet trailblazing startups and learn how you can support U of A technology entrepreneurship through the Wildcat Seed Fund.

Part of the TENWEST Festival, check out IDEAFUNDING, Arizona's longest-running pitch competition, organized by Startup Tucson and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, and presented by the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Check out the largest entrepreneurship and creativity festival in the Southwest! March 24-29, 2026 in Downtown Tucson, learn more...

Join bioscience founders, investors, ecosystem partners, and service providers on Thursday, March 5, for a full day of networking and learning.

A Tech Launch Arizona discussion with expert panelists about inventions, when and how to report them, and protecting your intellectual property.

Join us as we take this moment to celebrate those inventions, startups and people who are generating impact through their work at or with the university.

Join experts in surgery, technology, device development, and healthcare investing as they explore new ideas to improve care before, during, and after surgery—with a special focus on making a positive social impact and addressing critical unmet needs in our communities.

Join us for a special virtual information session on how to apply for up to $100,000 in seed funding to support early-stage projects advancing toward real-world clinical impact.

In just 4 sessions over 4 weeks, embark on a transformative customer discovery journey designed to help researchers, entrepreneurs, and students gain insights into the problem/solution fit for their innovation or startup idea.

IdeaFunding is Southern Arizona’s largest and longest entrepreneurial conference and pitch competition, where this year over $50,000 in prizes will be awarded to Arizona-based companies as part of the 2025 TENWEST Festival.