Wiley Larsen, ACA Director of SBIR/STTR programs and University Partnerships, will be on hand to meet with faculty, postdocs and students to share information about SBIR/STTR funding, Venture Start, Arizona Tech Week, Arizona Innovation Challenge, and other startup programs.

Community engagement describes collaboration between universities and their larger communities for the exchange of knowledge and resources, with a focus on solving real-world problems. In this session, the Office of Societal Impact and Tech Launch Arizona will explore skills for different types of community engagement and highlight examples being undertaken by researchers, staff, and students.