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
Startup Helps Online Businesses Reduce Risk by Decoding Online Customer Behavior Jan. 11, 2021 Technology developed in the Eller College of Management processes several hundred thousand online customer interactions each day, reducing fraud and enhancing the customer experience. Read more Image
UArizona Professors Elected into the National Academy of Inventors Dec. 8, 2020 Robert Norwood and Laurence Hurley have been elected as fellows of the academy, the organization's most prestigious designation. Read more Image
Faculty Inventor Roles in a Startup: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way? Nov. 19, 2020 Startups play a key role in generating impact from university innovation; they are a vital asset to regions and the nation as a whole. Who is best positioned to lead these nascent companies? Let's discuss. Read more Image