Talking Tech Transfer: Doug Hockstad Feb. 26, 2021 In this podcast Theirry Heles of Global University Venturing interviewed Doug Hockstad, assistant vice-president of Tech Launch Arizona. How has the office has helped drive innovation? How TLA is working to increase diversity? Listen now. Read more Image
University of Arizona Women Elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors Feb. 17, 2021 The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named inventors and professors May Khanna and Meredith Hay of the University of Arizona as Senior Members in recognition of their innovative work that has given rise to real impact on the welfare of society. Read more Image
Kennedy Nyairo, Ph.D.: "Taking Advantage of This Moment" Feb. 16, 2021 In this blog post honoring Black History Month, we had the opportunity to catch up with one of our team members, Ken Nyairo, and talk about his life experience as an immigrant and a person of color working in the field of technology and innovation. Read more Image
Ike Chinyere, Ph.D.: Reflecting On and Celebrating Our Contributions Feb. 12, 2021 Ike started working as an Entrepreneurial Fellow with TLA when he was an MD-PhD candidate at the UArizona College of Medicine-Tucson. We had a wonderful conversation with him as part of our blog series honoring Black History Month. Read more Image
Final Steel Beam Tops Off The Refinery Building at the UA Tech Park at The Bridges Feb. 9, 2021 The steel frame and concrete floors are coming to completion at The Refinery! Check out the building that TLA will soon call our new home. Read more Image
A Passion for Impactful Innovation: A Chat with Venture Development Manager for Life Sciences Pedro Medrano Feb. 9, 2021 As the new venture development manager for the life sciences, Pedro's work focuses on helping build great leadership teams, helping them connect with resources, and preparing them for what lies ahead. Read more Image
UArizona Startup GenetiRate Acquired by Aquaculture Biotechnology Company Feb. 8, 2021 Startup GenetiRate has been acquired by biotechnology company IMV Technologies. GenetiRate was founded on a technology that measures the metabolic rate of aquatic animals, from fish to mollusks to crustaceans, to identify and sort out those that grow more quickly, making it useful for the aquaculture industry. Read more Image
Mark A. Nelson, Ph.D.: “Making a Difference for All People” Feb. 1, 2021 In this blog post honoring Black History Month, we interviewed Mark Nelson, a professor in the Department of Pathology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, delving into his path as an academic researcher and biosciences entrepreneur. Read more Image
Startup Licenses Sustainability Technology for Mining Industry Jan. 27, 2021 Auxilium Technologies has brought together multiple UArizona inventions that offer sustainable, energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions to improve the output of mines while reducing their environmental impact. Read more Image
Been There, Done That: A Chat with TLA’s Newest Mentor-in-Residence, TJ Johnson Jan. 15, 2021 As the newest addition to the Tech Launch Arizona Venture Development Team, TJ Johnson will serve as a Mentor-in-Residence, advising new startup teams and helping position them for successful futures. Read more Image