The University of Arizona's senior vice president for research and partnerships joins an elite class of American inventors.

In an expansion of its scope of services, Tech Launch Arizona will now offer incubation services for startups working to bring innovations based on intellectual property developed at the U of A to market.

Startup FutureState is modernizing mobile ID systems and reducing universities' dependence on proprietary vendors. The company’s platform transforms how higher education institutions manage student and staff credentials.

The U of A's New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center research team has won the Governor’s “Innovator of the Year – Academia” award. The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority bestowed the honor at their annual event, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, held on Nov. 12, 2025.

How can we provide research surgery trainees with the experience they need while addressing the ethical costs of using cadavers or live animals? Veterinarian and researcher Diego Celdrán-Bonafonte developed a simulator that provides real, hands-on experience free of ethical conflict. Check out the video!

What was it like? Take a look! On Oct. 8, 2025, Tech Launch Arizona hosted its annual I-Squared Expo and Awards to honor the community's most impactful inventors, startups, partners and collaborators contributing to the advancement of U of A innovation and impact.