A chance discovery in a University of Arizona lab at the College of Medicine - Tucson is now the foundation of Hyapeptides, a startup working to improve how one of the most widely used biomolecules performs in skincare and medicine.

Joel Berkson founded a startup to commercialize the innovation he developed through his PhD dissertation work at the U of A. Today, with a greater understanding of its customers and the market need, the company has pivoted and is getting serious attention.

May is National Bike Month, and while many Arizonans are hitting the roads on two wheels, one University of Arizona researcher is working to make sure they come home safely. Avid cyclist Dr. Daniel Latt has developed a new device to do exactly that.

University of Arizona startup ProxyBio is developing patient-derived organoid technology to predict cancer drug response. The company has received a $3.5 million investment to advance its commercial product suite.

In this story and video, we look at a U of A team that took their innovation through one of the most rigorous entrepreneurial training experiences in the nation and was awarded the Spirit of I-Corps award for their exemplary performance and vision.

Behind every patent is a story of persistence, and we’re lucky to have a front-row seat. On April 7, 2026, we gathered to celebrate our 2026 Patent Recipients, a group of researchers and innovators who remind us why we do what we do at Tech Launch Arizona.