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!

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.