Optical sciences researcher dishes up new method to improve radio telescope manufacturing April 21, 2022 An optical sciences Ph.D. student has developed a new way for precisely measuring radio antenna surfaces. TLA worked with him to patent the technology and now he has launched a startup, Fringe Metrology. Read more Image
Attention Student Inventors: Apply to Present at the 2022 National Academy of Inventors Annual Meeting, Phoenix, June 14-15 April 1, 2022 The Next Generation Inventors Session selected student teams will hold an exhibit to present their innovation and attend the Annual Meeting, from June 14th – June 15th, 2022 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. Selected inventors get complimentary admission to the 11th Annual Meeting breakfast, lunch, and innovation sessions for up to 3 participating team members. Apply now! Read more Image
An Interactive Q&A with Dean Michael Abecassis March 29, 2022 What steps can you take to maximize the impact of your research? What does a researcher with an impact mindset think about? Get insights through this interactive Q&A with the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, Dr. Michael Abecassis. Ask questions, get immediate answers. Read more Image
We're Moving to The Refinery the Week of April 18 March 18, 2022 On April 18, 2022, Tech Launch Arizona will be vacating its offices at the University of Arizona Services Annex building and moving to our new home at The Refinery at the UA Tech Park at The Bridges. Get the details. Read more Image
UArizona Invited to Participate in $1M Novartis Innovation Opportunity March 10, 2022 The UArizona has been selected as one of over 50 world-class institutions participating in the Novartis Global Scholars Program (NGSP). The Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research NGSP is a competitive program designed for innovators from invited institutions to gain $1M over 3-years in funding for breakthrough science not covered by traditional grant support. Read more Image
Reflections During National Women's History Month March 8, 2022 To honor Women's History Month we checked in with some of our TLA team members and asked them how the challenges of the pandemic and the last two years have affected their lives and inspired change for them. Read more Image
College of Engineering Celebrates Inventors with Awarded Patents March 7, 2022 Twenty inventors were recognized for their hard work, creativity and courage at the first annual College of Engineering Patent Medallion Luncheon in early March. The engineers received medallions to commemorate their patented inventions — which ranged from a quantum-analogue computer to a cancer detection device to a technique to improve hypersonic flight. Read more Image
UArizona Bioscience Startups Accepted to Flinn Foundation Entrepreneurship Program March 5, 2022 Three UArizona startups founded to commercialize university inventions have been selected to participate in the 2022 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship program: NeuTherapeutics. SaiOx, Inc., and uPetsia. Only seven Arizona companies were selected for this year's program. Read more Image
UArizona Researchers Develop AI-Driven Method for Diagnosing Lung Disease Feb. 17, 2022 Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a new way to provide earlier diagnosis of lung disease. Working with TLA, the team has strategized and launched a startup, MetFora, and licensed the technology to advance toward making it available for doctors and patients. Read more Image
Four UArizona Faculty Named to the National Academy of Inventors Feb. 11, 2022 The National Academy of Inventors has named four faculty researchers among its new class of Senior Members. NAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists, and administrators from NAI Member Institutions who have demonstrated remarkable innovation in producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society. Read more Image
