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Nov. 19, 2024

Aspen publishing acquires full ownership of JD-Next Law School Preparation Program

Nov. 19, 2024

Tech Tuesday: Elise Erickson works to improve maternal care, mitigating postpartum blood loss

Oct. 22, 2024

Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis

Image of a healthcare provider with a patient in front of a mammography machine.

Oct. 22, 2024

Pop-up market to bring entrepreneurial student creations to the community

Photo & Video Gallery: Experiencing the I-Squared Expo & Awards

Sept. 26, 2024

On September 26, TLA hosted the 2024 I-Squared Awards and Expo, its annual event honoring the university’s top inventors and startups, and with those people and organizations throughout the innovation ecosystem that support the commercialization of U of A inventions. Check out and share the videos and photos!

A photograph of the engraved I-Squared awards.

From a Valley Fever vaccine to eyesight-enhancement for the legally blind, invention pushes the bounds of what’s possible at I-Squared

Sept. 18, 2024

Held on September 25, TLA's annual event honors the university’s top inventors and startups, along with those people and organizations throughout the innovation ecosystem that support the commercialization of U of A inventions.

Hong Hua with the eSight device she helped to invent.

Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors University of Arizona Professor for Inventing Groundbreaking Vision Correction Device

Sept. 4, 2024

Hong Hua, inventor and professor of optical sciences, has been featured in the Bayh-Dole Coalition's 2024 "Faces of American Innovation" report. The Coalition has recognized her for her development of a revolutionary vision correction device that helps many legally blind people to see.

Two students sitting at a table in the Catalyst Center.

University of Arizona Launches Student-Made Arizona: A student-run platform for student creators

Aug. 26, 2024

The University of Arizona and TLA are bolstering student innovation and creativity with the launch of Student-Made Arizona, a new online marketplace that will showcase and sell products and services created by U of A students. Check it out!

A group shot of the entire NeuroID team in front of a wooden barn.

U of A startup NeuroID acquired by Experian

Aug. 22, 2024

Startup NeuroID has been acquired by global credit firm Experian. NeuroID’s unique anti-fraud technology, developed by researchers at the Eller College of Management, will positively impact Experian, allowing the firm to further mitigate fraud risk and better serve its clients.

A photo of a mountain bike on a dusty road riding behind an SUV, taken from the bike rider's perspective.

Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

Aug. 6, 2024

University of Arizona startup Anivive was recently awarded a contract by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for up to $33 million in funding to adapt its canine vaccine candidate for humans.

Professor Arun Dhar, the inventor behind the startup AQVac, in the Aquaculture Pathology Lab.

U of A had record number of inventions in FY24

July 29, 2024

Having registered a record-breaking 307 inventions for the year, Tech Launch Arizona looks ahead to continued growth and a strong commercialization pipeline for fiscal year 2025.

Student entrepreneur Sara Sheikhlary discusses her pitch with professor and BIO5 Institute director Jennifer Barton at Student Startup Demo Day, June 27, 2024.

U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact

July 25, 2024

Tech Launch Arizona has incorporated the resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE. The office – having launched over 140 startups – will now be the new hub for student entrepreneurs to get hands-on experience, mentorship, and more.

Faculty Innovation Ambassador orientation day at Tech Launch Arizona.

Program launches to engage faculty leaders and increase impact from innovative research

May 24, 2024

The Faculty Innovation Ambassadors Program is designed to improve access to information and assistance related to innovation, inventorship, and entrepreneurship, positioning an experienced Faculty Innovation Ambassador or “FIA” in key colleges across campus to help with and promote commercialization activity.

UArizona launches website to match entrepreneurs and investors with high-potential, high-tech opportunities

May 20, 2024

University of Arizona (UArizona) has launched a new web-based resource to connect high-tech entrepreneurs with promising inventions and startups. StartupHub matches the most promising inventions coming out of the university’s offices and laboratories with entrepreneurs outside the university who have the passion, talent, and experience to form startups to lead them forward.

Iman Daryaei poses with his new patent coin.

University of Arizona patent-earning inventors celebrated for their innovation and impact

April 26, 2024

At this year's World Intellectual Property Day celebration, Tech Launch Arizona honored over 70 innovators who had more than 100 patents issued for their innovations in the past fiscal year. Each inventor received a custom-minted challenge coin emblazoned with their patent information.

Students engage in "The Buzz," a dynamic alcohol education program developed at the University of Arizona.

The Buzz: A game-changing alcohol education program

April 10, 2024

Forty-nine percent of college students aged 18-22 consumed alcohol within the past month. Developed at the University of Arizona by Spencer Gorin, a proven program called "The Buzz" offers an innovative and dynamic approach to alcohol education through its method and curriculum.